Business Data Analyst

Dartford
10 months ago
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Business Data Analyst

Business Data Analyst

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Business Data Analyst

Permanent Business Data Analyst - The City, London

The Business Data Analyst will play a crucial role in interpreting data and turning it into information that can offer ways to improve a business in the retail industry. This position will be responsible for managing master data sets, developing reports, and troubleshooting data issues.

Client Details

Our client has seen significant growth and are now seeking their first dedicated Business Data Analyst. This role is critical in driving informed decision-making, optimising business performance, and ensuring a structured approach to data management across the organisation.

Description

Consolidate existing data from across the business into a central repository for structured analysis via Power BI.
Design and implement a Master Data Management (MDM) approach for use in the upcoming ERP system.
Serve as a key stakeholder in the ERP implementation, ensuring a smooth transition of data and integration of systems.
Ensure consistency in data formatting and reporting, delivering a unified picture of business performance before and after ERP implementation.
Develop a data cube to allow consistent slicing and interrogation of business data, reconciling data to the finance system across all three entities to create a single source of truth.
Define, develop, and manage company-wide and departmental KPIs to track business performance.
Centralize data feeds and build insightful dashboards within Power BI.
Establish and manage the monthly submission process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Deliver regular reports and analyses that support operational and strategic decision-making.
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop actionable market data based on market models and product pipeline insights.

Support targeted marketing efforts by identifying key opportunities and trends in customer behaviour.
Measure and analyze marketing return on investment to guide future investment decisions and growth strategies
Strategic Business Support: Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide insights to support senior management in decision-making.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within data reporting and business intelligence functions.
Support leadership in long-term strategic planning through robust data modelling and scenario analysis.

Profile

A successful Business Data Analyst should have:

Proven experience as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar role within a multi-entity business.
Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel (advanced), SQL, and data visualisation techniques.
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and knowledge of data migration and MDM best practices.
Understanding of finance systems, data reconciliation, and KPI reporting structures.
Ability to consolidate and structure large, disparate datasets for effective decision-making.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drive data-led improvements
Job Offer

Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year
Predominantly office-based working environment
Opportunity to join a team in a large, well-respected organisation This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large and successful organisation with a strong team culture. We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply

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