Data Analyst

Kettering
4 months ago
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Data Analyst

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Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Data Analyst – £40,000–£45,000
Kettering, Office-Based Role
 
About the Role:
We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our clients office-based team in Kettering. This role is primarily compliance-focused (around 80% of the work), analysing regulatory and business data to ensure that organisational standards and external compliance requirements are met. The remaining portion of the role involves broader business analysis — identifying trends, producing reports, and providing insights to support informed decision-making across the company.
 
Benefits:

Company pension
Additional leave and bereavement leave
Life insurance
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Free parking and on-site gym
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Company events and referral programme 
Key Responsibilities:

Extract, analyse, and interpret compliance and business data to identify trends and patterns.
Prepare and present analytical reports for management and stakeholders.
Visualise and communicate data insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
Monitor data quality and integrity across various systems.
Support compliance and data-related projects, collaborating effectively with stakeholders. 
Technical Skills & Knowledge:

Strong experience with SQL (SQL Server essential).
Proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI).
Solid understanding of relational databases, data modelling, and storage structures.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
(Desirable) Familiarity with the Power Platform, Python, or other analytics tools.
Experience within a compliance or regulatory data environment is beneficial but not essential. 
Other Skills & Experience:

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience (minimum 2 years in a data/analytics role).
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments. 
Core Competencies:

Customer focus and service excellence
Attention to quality
Adaptability and flexibility
Team collaboration and contribution
Communication and influence
Continuous improvement mindset 
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