Senior Data Analyst

Holman Enterprises
Chippenham
3 days ago
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Overview

At Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of these programs (programs may vary by country or worker type):

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Here at Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That is why we are listening; open to learning new things - about each other and ourselves. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It is The Holman Way!

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Senior Data Analyst to join our growing IT Data & Reporting Team here at Holman UK in a permanent full-time position with a salary circa £70,000 depending on experience. This role will be based out of our HQ in Chippenham with the opportunity for hybrid working.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance internally and externally facing dashboards and BI solutions, primarily using Power BI
  • Write, optimise, and maintain SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
  • As required - Perform complex and advanced data analysis using structured and semi-structured datasets
  • As required, design, build, and optimise scalable data models to support analytics and reporting use cases
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, and governance standards are met across reporting assets
  • Translate business requirements into technical analytics and reporting solutions
  • Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to improve data pipelines, models, and performance
  • As required, lead analytics projects or workstreams, owning delivery from requirements through to implementation
  • Identify opportunities for automation, optimisation, and standardisation of reporting and analytical processes
  • Provide technical mentoring and code/review support to junior analysts
  • Communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders while maintaining technical depth
What we are looking for
  • 5+ years’ experience in a data analyst, BI analyst, or analytics-focused role within a technical environment
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining complex BI solutions in a production environment
  • Strong background working with relational databases and data warehouses (on-premises and cloud-based)
  • Demonstrated experience owning analytics solutions end-to-end, from requirements gathering to deployment and support
  • Ability to interpret complex datasets and deliver actionable insights
  • Experience working in agile or delivery-focused environments with cross-functional teams
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts and providing technical guidance
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge requirements constructively
  • The ability to document solutions clearly and confidently present technical concepts to mixed technical and non-technical audiences
Technical Skills
  • Power BI:
    • Advanced dashboard and report development
    • Strong DAX knowledge (measures, calculated tables, optimisation)
    • Deep understanding of data visualisation and UX best practices
  • SQL:
    • Strong SQL querying skills for data analysis and validation
    • Experience working with large datasets and performance tuning
  • Data Modelling:
    • Strong understanding of semantic models
    • Experience designing star and snowflake schemas
    • Knowledge of data normalisation and dimensional modelling techniques
What’s in it for you?Work-Life Balance & Wellness
  • 26 days off a year + Bank Holidays to relax and recharge
  • Health Cash Plan to help cover every day medical expenses
  • Free onsite bi-weekly yoga
  • Free onsite massage with a qualified therapist
Financial Security
  • Group Personal Pension Plan to help you plan for the future
  • Bonus Scheme because we believe in sharing success
On the Road
  • Free Parking to make commuting stress-free
Growth & Recognition
  • Career Development Support with training and opportunities for advancement
  • Fun seasonal events and social opportunities
  • Recognition and rewards through our Partners in Excellence programme

If this sounds like the role for you then we look forward to welcoming your application!

If you are a current Holman employee and wish to apply for this role, please notify your current line manager of your application

The need-to-know parts
  • You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.
  • You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment, but they must be declared at the point of application.
  • Please also be aware we do not provide visa sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.

We want to positively encourage differences within Holman UK and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Holman UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clients. The Holman Way, by always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today, Holman, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6,500 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany.

Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles, Holman is continuouslyDriving What’s Right.

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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