Data Analyst

Data Analyst - Manchester or Leeds | Hybrid (3 Days in Office)Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits I’m excited to be partnering with one of my favourite clients on a brand-new Data Analyst opportunity within their growing Data & AI function. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in both its people and technology, offering a fantastic benefits package, strong career progression and the chance to work alongside Data Engineering, AI and Analytics specialists. The Role: This is far more than a dashboard-building position.You’ll be responsible for turning complex data into meaningful business recommendations, helping stakeholders understand not only what’s happening, but why it’s happening and what actions should be taken as a result. Working across multiple business areas, you’ll uncover insights, influence decision-making and help drive commercial outcomes through data.

What They’re Looking For: Strong SQL skillsStrong Python skillsExperience delivering actionable insights and recommendationsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to translate data into compelling business storiesStrong analytical and statistical mindsetExperience working with medium to large datasetsProven experience as a Data Analyst in a commercial environment Bonus Points For: Experience within Financial Services or another regulated industryExposure to AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or similar The Ideal CandidateThe hiring manager is particularly interested in speaking with analysts who can demonstrate:Examples of analysis that directly influenced business decisionsExperience improving processes, customer outcomes or commercial performanceA genuine curiosity for understanding the "why" behind the dataStrong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities If your background is heavily focused on reporting and dashboard development alone, this probably won’t be the right fit. If you’re passionate about generating insights, influencing stakeholders and driving real business impact through data, I’d love to speak with you.