Senior Data Analyst

Employment Specialists Ltd
Ipswich
11 months ago
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Our highly successful and rapidly growing client in the Insurance industry is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join a key department focused on delivering high-quality Management Information (MI) services to the business.This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with the business and other talented professionals, making a real impact in a team where your contributions are truly valued.The team's success is fuelled by delivering excellent products, supported by accurate reporting and performance monitoring, which enhances business decision-making.This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to spend time both at home and in the office on a weekly basis.You must be within a commutable distance as regular office attendance is mandatory for this role.Responsibilities as Senior Data Analyst will include: Supporting business needs by analysing activity data, investigating trends and making recommendationsCommunicating with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirementsBuilding and reviewing complex data modelsCompiling the findings into comprehensive, easy-to-access reports for Management and all other StakeholdersPromoting and leading processes automation and self-serve solutionsAdvocating good data management practices and delivering a continuously improvement strategyPerforming peer reviews to ensure qualityTraining end-users and providing leadership to junior AnalystsTo be successful in this Senior Data Analyst role you will demonstrate:Strong experience of Power BI, Excel including VBA, and MS SQLStrong knowledge of data modelling, cleansing and standardisationExcellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilityAbility to interpret requirements, presenting data in a clear and compelling wayAccuracy and high attention to detail with high level focus on qualityConfidence to interact with people at all levelsAbility to work under pressure, within tight deadlines

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