Data Analyst
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About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Analyst to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Glasgow . You will take end-to-end ownership of developing and optimising Power BI dashboards, transforming data into clear, decision-ready insights. Working within a collaborative, small-team environment, they will partner closely with stakeholders to deliver accurate, scalable MI solutions while continuously improving data models, processes, and reporting standards. Emphasis is placed on accountability, innovation, and fostering strong data literacy across the organisation. Responsibilities:
- End-to-End MI Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Power BI dashboards and reports, from data sourcing and modelling through to insight delivery and ongoing optimisation.
- Small-Team Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and deliver meaningful, decision-ready insights in a collaborative environment.
- Ownership & Accountability: Take responsibility for data accuracy, report performance, and MI standards, ensuring trusted, robust, and well-governed analytics solutions.
- Insight, Scalability & Innovation: Continuously improve data models, reporting processes, and visualisations as the business scales, introducing automation and best practices where appropriate.
- Knowledge Sharing & Data Literacy: Contribute to a culture of analytical excellence by sharing best practices, supporting colleagues, and improving data understanding across the organisation.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of experience in data analysis or MI development, ideally within financial services, fintech, or another regulated environment.
- Strong Power BI expertise, including report and dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, and Power Query, with a focus on performance and usability.
- Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational databases, data warehouses, and multiple data sources.
- Comfortable working in a small-team environment, demonstrating strong collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders.
- Experience delivering trusted MI in regulated environments, with an understanding of data governance, security, and quality controls.
- Analytical, detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Passion for data-driven decision-making, with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, and delivering meaningful business value through analytics.