Business Intelligence Analyst

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Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

This is a Permanent contract, Full-time position ideal for someone who is already in a Business Intelligence Analyst role and wanting to move into a global organization. In this role you will provide actionable business intelligence to the organization, which is then used to make informed business decisions supporting strategic initiatives and driving increased revenue, profit and market share. You will conduct industry research, analyse external market data and identify emerging business trends to support the competitive intelligence needs of the company and its operating groups. You will also utilise data to evaluate the organization’s competitive position within industry. You will join a dynamic, experienced and diverse team in a newly created role. This is a flexible, hybrid working role giving you the work life balance to work from home and from the office. You will be able to manage your own diary in regard to on-site office time in Leeds but will be required to be on-site minimum 3 days per week.

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• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
  
• A strong open-door policy within management
  
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Simply Health Medical Cover
  
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
  
• FREE Onsite Parking
  
• Flexible home working
  
• Cycle to work Scheme & Car salary sacrifice scheme
  

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• Develop reports and other tools to deliver internal company information enabling business users to make informed decisions.
  
• Uses external industry data to identify business trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Gather, aggregate and model critical industry related data to forecast changing market variables.
  
• Analyse information from multiple external sources regarding company financial performance, customer insights, competitor profiling, competitive threats, potential product or technical expansion, industry trends and other such business intelligence aspects.
  
• Organise research and analytical results into concise presentations, narratives and consultative opinions to be presented and/or utilised by senior executives.
  
• Promote the use of analytical tools and methods in the business decision making process.
  

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• Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level.
  
• Develop solutions to defined tasks, typical assignments and projects. May be solved by the application of specialized foundational knowledge, using existing approaches and solutions.
  
• Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality.
  
• Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department or function.
  
• Actions typically affect own work assignments and department. Erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources to remedy.
  

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• Typically requires a minimum of three years of related experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject would be beneficial
  
• Fluent in oral and written English
  
• Strong attention to detail, with the capability to read and analyse data.
  
• A keen collaborator who has experience working with stakeholders at all levels.
  

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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