Data Analyst

Barnsley
2 months ago
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Your New Company

A confidential, market-leading organisation within the automotive sector is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join their Administration team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine data analytics, administration, and project coordination in a role that directly supports business performance.

Key Vacancy Information
Permanent job
To start ASAP
Full time hours Monday - Friday 9am -5pm
35 hours
£30,000 -£35,000
Free parking
Modern Office facilities
Office location - Barnsley - Successful candidates will need to live locally as the role is office based with 1-2 days wfh after probation
1-2 Days Hybrid work from home after probationary period.
Excellent Data Analysis experience required.

Your New Role

This position will report to the Department Controller and you will play a vital role in supporting vehicle sales through proactive data reporting and advanced data analysis. Additionally, you will initially support the Department Controller with the implementation of a new system in the UK. This will involve producing data reports and arranging meetings for the projects and following up on agendas and project actions.

Duties of the role will include;

Capturing and processing details of returning vehicles information, managing recharge workflows.
Preparing monthly stock reports in Excel
Calculating late return fees, excess mileage, and damage costs, and managing recharges in collaboration with technical specialists.
Data analysis and reporting performance
Stock reporting
Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting processes
Provide cross-functional support to sales administration.
Coordinate project activities, including process mapping, interface testing, and ongoing enhancements with the wider IT Team.What You'll Need to Succeed

Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power Automate.
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
Experience in project coordination would be advantageous.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised What You'll Get in Return

Permanent jobTo start ASAP
Full time hours Monday - Friday 9am -5pm
35 hours
£30,000 -£35,000
Free parking
Modern Office facilities

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