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Data Analyst

Propel Finance
Glasgow
1 month ago
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Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.


From this continued success we are now looking to recruit aData Analystto allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.


Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?


As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for translating business requirements into practical data models, reports, and dashboards that deliver real insights


Role responsibilities;

  • Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to understand their data needs, gather requirements, and provide clear insights that drive decision-making.
  • Data Modelling & Analysis: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models to ensure data quality and accuracy, utilising SQL and Azure Synapse where necessary.
  • Dashboard Development:Build and maintain visually compelling and interactive dashboards in Tableau
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting:Create detailed reports on portfolio performance, profitability, risk, and compliance metrics, and deliver them to relevant stakeholders.
  • ETL & Data Pipelines:Work with Data Engineers to develop and optimise data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) large datasets from various sources into relevant data structures.
  • Data Governance:Ensure data is consistent, reliable, and stored securely
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements in analytics, reporting, and stakeholder communication.


Key skills required;

  • Experience working in a similar role, preferably in Financial Services sector
  • Excellent SQL skills including writing complex queries, optimising performance and managing large datasets
  • Strong experience in data visualisation with Tableau or PowerBi and ability to build interactive dashboards


So, why would you want to work here?


We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.


At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.


This is a remote role, with 1 day in the Newport as required, on every once per quarter.


Benefits you can expect:


  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
  • Birthday day off
  • Opt in Private Medical Insurance
  • Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Buy Annual Leave Scheme
  • Half day seasonal shopping
  • Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
  • Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • Company events and reward schemes


We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.


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