Data Analyst

LBS Builders Merchants
Ammanford
3 weeks ago
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Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Data Analyst to support the Company Directors through insightful analysis, reporting, and performance tracking. This role plays a key part in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive profitability and support strategic decision-making across the business.

You will be responsible for producing and maintaining comprehensive reporting suites, identifying trends and opportunities, and ensuring data accuracy while working closely with multiple departments including Sales, Procurement and Branch teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, produce and maintain a full sales and KPI reporting suite
  • Analyse business performance, trends and gaps to identify sales and growth opportunities
  • Organise and manage the sales lead system and sales ledger reporting
  • Produce, track and circulate key performance indicators on a regular basis
  • Set up, maintain and improve automated data processes
  • Monitor, audit and improve data quality across systems
  • Design, conduct and analyse surveys
  • Manipulate, analyse and interpret complex datasets
  • Create clear, user-friendly dashboards, reports and data visualisations
  • Prepare reports and insights for internal stakeholders and senior management
  • Deliver sector and competitor benchmarking analysis
  • Produce seasonal and ad-hoc analytical reports
  • Work collaboratively with teams across the business
  • Continuously develop skills and knowledge to meet role requirements
What we are looking for
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with complex datasets and reporting tools
  • Ability to present data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Commercially aware, with the ability to identify value-adding opportunities
  • Highly organised, accurate and detail-focused
  • Comfortable working across departments and with senior leadership
  • Proactive, flexible and able to manage competing priorities
Why join us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading name in the Welsh builders’ merchants’ sector with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers in a role with real influence on business performance and strategy. You\'ll be joining a supportive & collaborative team and a business that values growth, development, and success.

Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Profit Share
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays
  • Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
  • Staff discount scheme
  • Death in Service
  • Formal training and career progression opportunities
Hours and Salary

Hours of work: An average of 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7.30am - 4.30pm.

Salary: Depending on Experience


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