Data Analyst

Hays plc
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Big Data
Data Governance
Data Integrity
Data Visualization
Relational Databases
Excel Formulas
Powerpivot
Microsoft PowerPoint
Raw Data
Power BI
SQL Databases
Powerquery
Data Management

Job description

Highly analytical Data & Reporting Analyst, working in the reward team to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making., * Manipulate, clean, and structure large datasets from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and usability.

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
  • Translate raw data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic initiatives.

Financial & Business Analysis

  • Perform financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support planning cycles
  • Evaluate business performance using KPIs and develop insight-driven recommendations.
  • Present financial and operational findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling format.

Reporting & Dashboard Development

  • Design and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports that communicate complex information effectively.
  • Apply data visualisation best practices to enhance clarity, usability, and decision-making.
  • Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

Power BI & Data Modelling

  • Build advanced Power BI solutions, including DAX calculations, data models, and Power Query transformations.
  • Optimise report performance and ensure data governance standards are met.
  • Develop scalable reporting frameworks that support long-term business needs.

Data Management & Technical Skills

  • Work confidently with large datasets using Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas).Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases.
  • Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and quality checks.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines
  • Follow-through decisions whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of output.
  • Initiative, flexibility and judgement in identifying the most appropriate ways of working.
  • A proactive, curious approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Mature and balanced understanding of the internal and external constraints and the business context in which it needs to be applied.
  • Capable in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Able to always use discretion effectively whilst maintaining the required position of the reward and people function., * University Degree in Business/Numerical subject
  • Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or Business Intelligence roles.
  • Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
  • Expert level skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent numeracy and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of reward practices and policies.

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