Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Future plc
Bath
1 month ago
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What you'll be doing

Are you a passionate data expert ready to transform raw information into powerful insights that drive business success for iconic brands? Future's Data & Business Intelligence team is seeking a proactive Senior Business Intelligence Analyst. You will play an important part in our B2C division, working with household names like Tom's Guide, Marie Claire, PC Gamer, and CinemaBlend.


At Future, our Data & Business Intelligence team is at the forefront of our journey to becoming a fully data-driven organization. We empower our teams with timely, actionable insights, enabling them to make confident, data-backed decisions that accelerate results. Our mission is to bridge the gap between data and wisdom, ensuring the right insights reach the right people at the right time.


Reporting to the Senior BI Manager, this hands‑on analytical role, you'll deliver key insights and solutions that directly impact our strategic and operational decisions. You'll partner with stakeholders across eCommerce, Audience, Sales, and Product, diving deep into complex business challenges and translating data into clear, actionable recommendations.


Partner with business teams to translate complex analytical needs into actionable insights, supporting critical decisions and strategic initiatives. Build robust data pipelines, automate reporting processes, and design scalable dashboards and reports that enable reliable, data-driven decision‑making.


Lead and deliver data projects using strong project management practices while driving ad‑hoc initiatives that help teams maximise the value of data. Continuously improve BI infrastructure, enhance data quality, and champion opportunities to innovate and leverage data for greater commercial impact.


Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

To excel as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Future, you'll bring a blend of strong analytical skills, technical proficiency, and a collaborative mindset;



  • Experience as a Data Analyst, business Intelligence Analyst or in a similar analytic role
  • Analytical experience in digital analytics, audience insights, digital advertising, eCommerce, subscriptions, or marketing.
  • Experience working with GA4 data for digital performance analysis.
  • Proficient in SQL for complex data extraction and manipulation; experience with BI tools like Google BigQuery, Looker/Looker Studio, and Google Sheets.
  • Produce insightful, accurate, and user-friendly reports and dashboards.
  • Strong product mindset; experienced in gathering and translating business requirements into data solutions.
  • Proactive, curious, results‑driven, with a passion for continuous learning and innovative solutions.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000- £55,000.


This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home


… Plus more great perks, which include;



  • Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
  • Well‑being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.


We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!


Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.


Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.


When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.


Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.


Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.


Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!


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