Senior Data Analyst

Maria Mallaband Care Group
Leeds
3 weeks ago
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Senior Data Analyst Location: [Leeds | Full-Time | Department: Data & Analytics

Reports to: Head of Data

Are you passionate about turning data into insights that drive real business impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and curiosity are celebrated? We're looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our growing Data & Analytics team and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our data strategy — transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, build powerful dashboards in Power BI, and help optimise our data infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Data Analysis & Insight Delivery

  • Collecting, cleaning, and analysing large datasets from multiple sources
  • Creating advanced Power BI dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions
  • Conducting statistical and trend analysis to drive operational improvements

Data Warehouse Management

  • Designing and maintaining ETL processes and scalable data models
  • Collaborating with IT and engineering teams to ensure seamless data integration

Collaboration & Strategy

  • Partnering with stakeholders to understand anal...

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