Data Quality Analyst

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Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits - Life Assurance (2.5 x salary), 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard Private medical insurance

Location - Spalding

Hybrid Working

8:30am to 5:00pm - Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Contract Type - 12 month FTC

Why join us?

We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.

About the role

In this busy and exciting role, you will become a subject matter expert, working within the Data & Reporting team of Group IT. You will report to the Data and Reporting Solution Architect with responsibility for enhancing / maintaining the quality of data assets throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to retirement, focusing on SAP for Finance (OTC, R2R & P2P).

As a technical specialist, you will be the primary advocate for data quality, offering expert guidance and direction in the areas relating to data governance and data quality management - this includes developing and implementing data quality frameworks, designing, and deploying data quality solutions and rules, and conducting testing and training activities.

You will be collaborating closely with key business stakeholders to understand their data quality requirements and objectives and translate them into actionable outputs, whilst maintaining a comprehensive understanding of data quality tools, techniques, and emerging technologies.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning process by providing insights and recommendations for evolving data quality standards / practices and will work closely with IT Leads and Business Data Stewards / Owners to ensure alignment between data quality initiatives and the broader strategies of Application Transformation and Data and Reporting governance.

Join our tight knit team as we embark on an exciting and high-profile business transformation programme where each member's contribution is integral to Bakkavor's success. You'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how Bakkavor values its data and unlocks its full potential.

About you

Ideally, you will be educated to bachelor's degree level or hold a relevant professional or IT qualification - including relevant certifications associated with data management, data governance or data analysis.

Data Migration experience, particularly with ERPs including SAP S/4Hana, coupled with experience in data structures and functionalities with a preference towards the finance and supply chain transformation capabilities - will be key.

You will preferably have firsthand experience of using SAP Migration Cockpit for cleansing activities coupled with knowledge of working within initiatives aimed at centralising or governing historically federated data. Additional knowledge of working with Microsoft Azure technologies to achieve similar aims would be advantageous.

You'll enjoy:

Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
Private medical insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)
Staff Shop
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Discount & cashback platform
Personal Accident Insurance
Free health check
Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Free independent mortgage advice
Discounted tutoring for children
Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor

We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

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