Lead Data Analyst

Elsevier
London
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Lead Data AnalystAre you enthusiastic about leading high-impact analytics initiatives in technology infrastructure?Do you enjoy uncovering actionable insights from complex data?About Team:The Analytics and Insights team in the Technology Infrastructure and Operations function develops high-quality management reporting about Elsevier’s technology infrastructure and operational performance. The team works with operations and infrastructure colleagues, senior management and teams across technology and the wider business to deliver robust insights about Elsevier’s technology estate. The team also leads data governance initiatives across TIO to build robust data management practices across the breadth of our infrastructure and operational data.About Role:You will develop and maintain reporting on Elsevier’s vast multi-cloud infrastructure estate and operational performance for senior stakeholders across the business. Engaging with stakeholders across Technology, you will gather analytics requirements and translate these into compelling dashboards and reports on how we best manage our AWS resources, software assets and other areas of operational performance and compliance.You will build advanced data models for reporting, support the development of data pipelines and streamline data integration for analytics and reporting. You will work alongside other data analysts, data engineers, data architects and infrastructure architects in building reporting pipelines and implementing data quality standards and processes.Key Responsibilities:Building and automating ETL pipelines using DBT and Python, and data integration leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, S3, AthenaDesigning and implementing dimensional data models for analytics and reportingCreating Tableau dashboards, reports and data visualizations which provide clear and actionable insights for operations teams and senior stakeholdersAnalysing large operational datasets with a focus on data integrity and accuracyLeading analytics projects independently, taking ownership of initiatives and delivering insights and analytical solutions supporting strategic data initiativesCollaborating with business stakeholders and cross-functional project teams to establish reporting requirementsManaging analytics reports across the full analytics lifecycle including discovery, iterative development, testing, deployment, maintenance and end user supportMentoring and coaching other team members on ETL and data modellingRequirements:Significant experience in a lead role in data analytics, business intelligence or analytics engineeringExperience with DBT, SQL, Snowflake / other relational databases and dimensional data modellingExperience with Python for data analysis, ETL and automationExperience working with large and complex data sets, data profiling and cleansingDashboard development and data visualisation experience using Tableau, presenting data insights clearly and persuasivelyExperience with AWS, in particular, Lambda, S3, Athena, or equivalent cloud technologiesExperience with GitStrong written and verbal communication skills and experience engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levelsDemonstrate curiosity and a structured and analytical approach to problem-solvingAttention to detail with a keen eye for effective dashboard design, data quality and accuracyWhy Join Us?Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.Work in a way that works for you

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We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.Working for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Annual Profit Share BonusComprehensive Pension PlanGenerous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leaveMaternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leaveFlexible working hoursInternal communities and networksVarious employee discountsRecruitment introduction rewardEmployee Assistance Program (Global)Annual EventAbout the BusinessA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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