Data Analyst

Reed
Plymouth, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£41,748
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Power BI Data Analytics

Job description

We are recruiting for a BI Analyst to join the head office team of a leading UK retailer. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded BI Analyst to develop reporting, dashboards and data-led insights that support decision-making across the business. The successful BI Analyst will work with a variety of data sources, identify trends and present findings clearly to key stakeholders.

Day-to-day of the role

  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards in line with business requirements and best practice.
  • Analyse existing data sets to ensure reporting is built from the most accurate and appropriate sources.
  • Create clear, visually engaging and user-friendly reports that provide meaningful business insight.
  • Review and improve existing reports to keep them relevant, accurate and effective.
  • Produce ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business priorities and operational decisions.
  • Present findings, trends and recommendations to stakeholders across the business.
  • Work closely with colleagues to understand reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
  • Deliver report walkthroughs and user training when new reports or improvements are introduced.

Requirements

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Good understanding of business principles and how data supports decision-making.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain insights clearly.
  • Analytical mindset with good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
  • Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and maintain high-quality output.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Experience creating reports, dashboards or business analysis is desirable.
  • Experience with Power BI or previous experience in Business Intelligence, Reporting or Data Analysis would be advantageous.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary on permanent appointment
  • Pension
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

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