Data Analyst

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Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full-time, permanent, Office based.

Are you a Data Analyst who enjoys turning raw data into insight that drives business decisions? Do you have strong Excel skills, experience working with an ERP system, and a keen eye for detail? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Derbyshire, offering exposure across both operational and commercial data functions. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and insightful reporting across multiple departments.

The Role

As a Data Analyst, you will:

Collect, validate and prepare data from different business systems to create clear and accurate reports.

Maintain and enhance data integrity across ERP systems such as AX, SL or similar.

Build and develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel techniques (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc).

Support the automation of manual reporting processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Partner with colleagues across operations, retail, and manufacturing to ensure consistent reporting and analysis.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can bring a mix of technical skill and business understanding. You’ll need to have:

Strong Excel experience (formulas, pivot tables, data transformation).

Hands-on experience with an ERP system (AX, SL or similar).

Working knowledge of Power BI or a similar reporting tool.

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.

Confidence handling and interpreting large datasets.

A collaborative mindset with clear communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Why Apply?

This Data Analyst role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where data and insight are at the heart of decision-making. You’ll be encouraged to bring new ideas, streamline reporting, and help shape the way the business uses data.

If you’re an analytical thinker who loves working with systems, spreadsheets, and dashboards — and you’re looking to grow your career as a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Business Data Analyst - we’d love to hear from you.

Please note - this role is OFFICE BASED so only applications from candidates who live in the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire area.

Apply today to take the next step in your data career.

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