Senior Data Analyst
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Job description
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Analyst with Active SC to work for our client. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a remote role with occasional travel to London., We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to play a key role in delivering high-quality, insight-led analytics that support strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires active SC clearance and will involve occasional travel to London. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate complex data into meaningful insights, drive measurable outcomes, and continuously improve reporting and analytics capability., * Partner with business and technical stakeholders to uncover needs, clarify challenges, and shape solutions that support organisation-wide objectives.
- Facilitate collaborative workshops and discovery activities to align on goals, performance measures, and outcomes that improve delivery confidence and behavioural focus.
- Guide backlog sequencing and contribute to priority-setting to ensure work aligns with strategic objectives.
- Anticipate risks and delivery issues early, proposing data-backed actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in analytics techniques, business analysis standards, and effective reporting practices.
- Apply strong descriptive and diagnostic analysis skills, with growing application of predictive and forward-looking insights.
- Establish measurable success indicators, benefit tracking frameworks, and performance monitoring approaches.
- Own the design, enhancement, and optimisation of Power BI reporting and dashboard solutions.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver analytics solutions that drive tangible business value.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights to inform decision-making at both programme and enterprise levels.
- Create automated reporting pipelines to streamline repeatable and manual reporting processes.
- Contribute to the evolution of data platforms and reporting architectures to support scalability and future demand.
- Coach and support developing analysts, championing best practice across data modelling, analytics, and visual storytelling.
Requirements
- Highly driven and proactive, with a strong appetite for ownership and professional growth.
- Solid background in analysing, mapping, and improving business processes.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and generate insights that are commercially and operationally relevant.
- Hands-on experience delivering analytics solutions using Power BI, SQL, Python, and the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Strong capability to break down complex issues and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading analytics initiatives, influencing senior leaders, and developing team capability.
- Proven experience working across functions, ideally within Agile delivery models or using Agile methodologies.
- Advanced IT proficiency, including extensive use of Microsoft Office tools.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with end-to-end software delivery lifecycles, from requirements gathering through to deployment and operational monitoring.
- Ability to coordinate, inspire, and align teams to deliver outcomes efficiently and effectively.