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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** Plymouth, UK
- **Salary:** £41,748
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Power BI, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/data-analyst/57541705

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.