Data Scientist

Leicester
1 month ago
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Data Analyst
SQL / Python & PowerBI Dashboards essential
£21 - £21.50 FCSA Umbrella (inside IR35)
£15.60 - £16.00 paye
Nr to Leicester (around 15-20 mins from J21 Leicester Forest Junction M1)
Some Hybrid working available (Min 3 days pw in office)

May also suit Business Analyst with the correct software packages
 
We are currently looking for data analyst with good solid data platform knowledge – Python, R, SQL, Combined with Dashboard Creation in Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx & Strong Excel skills
Do you have experience of category data administration, Data / Process analysis & automation, confident using Excel & associated Programs
Are you able to develop intuitive dashboards & programs to aid automation & user efficiency?

We have an opportunity with a local company who are looking to source a person for a long term contract opportunity (min 12 months)
We require a Data Analyst.
 
The responsibilities and tasks for this job include the data analysis for all locations throughout this global business.
You will provide analysis and input of the data, whilst verifying the results in question and providing process improvements through automation when needed.
If you feel you can cover most of the below bullet point and can demonstrate experience of the opening points of this description we would love to hear from you.
Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Responsibilities

Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.
Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing, text analysis and machine learning techniques.
Leading to define requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.
Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
Relevant experience of working within a data critical environment
An undergraduate degree from a college or university, or equivalent experience.
Confidence in creating reports, & updating databases within MS Excel, MS Access
Support analysis of data, business process, then development of standard work, automation of data flows and understanding stakeholder
Extensive experience of creating dashboards using most of the following - power bi, power app, power automate, Alteryx, Tableau software, Snowflake databases  & Strong Excel skills 
To £21.50 FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35) to £16.00 paye
 
Required Hours 8.00am – 4.45pm Mon Thurs, earlier finish Friday
 
Please apply for further details

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