Senior Data Analyst / Business Analyst

Akkodis
Birmingham
1 year ago
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Senior Data / Business Analyst £50,000 - £60,000Full Time / PermanentHybrid / Central Birmingham (50/50)Company and RoleMy client are a well-established by very ambitious business who are experiencing a sustained period of growth and subsequent transformation. I am looking for a driven and experienced Senior Data / Business Analyst to work closely with senior management.This is a hands-on role with a focus on Data where the successful candidate must be able to build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualisations and be competent with SQL.This is a hybrid role based in Central Birmingham.ResponsibilitiesWork with large data sets in a data-driven environment.Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualisations to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business.Analyse customer data to uncover insights into behaviour, preferences, and trends, supporting marketing campaigns and product decisions.Collaborate with teams to identify inefficiencies and optimise.Implement and refine data collection processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer critical business questions and support strategic initiatives.Work with leadership to establish a data-driven culture, providing training and guidance to nontechnical team membersManaging data governance processes and creating SQL tables to support various reporting needs, including credit, risk, and market analysis, as well as insights into customer behaviour, growth trends, and attrition. Skills and Experience required Proven track record working in a similar Senior Data / Technical Business Analyst role.Proficiency in SQL with proven experience creating and managing SQL tables.Expertise in at least one data visualisation tool such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.Demonstrable experience working with large datasets in a data-driven environment.Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualisations to track KPIs.Ability to analyse customer data to extract insights into behaviour, preferences, and trends, supporting business decisions.Experience in implementing and refining data collection processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.Ability to conduct ad hoc analyses to address critical business questions and provide strategic insights.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and optimise processes.A solid understanding of data governance practices and how to maintain data security and compliance.Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide training and guidance to nontechnical team members, fostering a data-driven culture.High attention to detail and problem-solving skills, especially when working with complex datasets. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information.Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

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