Data Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our fast-growing client in Luton.

It is an incredibly exciting time for the company, with them growing both geographically and thematically right across the UK. Their growth rates are unprecedented in the sector and as a result they need more high-quality, accurate and overtly visible data than ever before.

They understand the value of data and even more so the positive effect it can have on driving and delivering significant operational performance outcomes. With that in mind, my client has created this role to incorporate both data analysis and management, alongside the design and creation of the most effective visualisation outputs.

Working across the organisation with multiple source data systems the role will lead on the management and analysis of both operational and financial data. Then working with the Senior Management Team to design and create highly effective reporting tools and platforms for internal and external stakeholders.

Data Analyst - Responsibilities

This role is a key element of our organisational focus and commitment to using data as a valuable tool to support our understanding of performance, to drive improvements; and also communicate our impact, to support our ambitious growth journey.

Working across our full suite of internal systems the role will incorporate all aspects of the data analysis function, including data cleansing and defect management, root cause analysis and process review, data collation and manipulation.

Using this raw data the role will identify and develop opportunities to use and present data in an innovative, visibly engaging and effective way to maximise wider organisational outcomes.

As part of our overall commitment to organisational development, growth and data-led decision making we are investing heavily into new ICT systems. This role will play a significant part in supporting and mobilising this process, working across the organisation to support departmental leads and data owners, to ensure the most positive transition process.

Data Analyst - Duties:

• Provide regular reporting packs to the various public bodies that we work with
• Prepare and automate monthly management pack with detailed business and financial analysis and insights
• Provide statistical information and insights that can be used for business development and profile-raising purposes
• Support decision-making within the business by analysing data for a better understanding of the business drivers and appraisal of results of ongoing initiatives
• Work with the management team to develop forecasts
• Work with all departments and other internal teams to identify how we can improve the quality and accessibility of our data and provide data insights to team operations.
• Support ad hoc projects such as reporting on property pipeline and deployment for new Ministry of Justice regions or other business expansion
• Support migration of data from legacy systems
• Establish and document processes to obtain information from various data sources
• Work with external IT support to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Train members of the finance and other teams on Power BI

Data Analyst - Skills & Experience:

• Data manipulation
• Data analysis and strong attention to detail
• Visualisation and presentation of data with reconciliation back to source systems to assure consistency
• Problem solving and innovation
• Strong business decision support through knowledge of key financial and growth drivers of the business

Data Analyst - Knowledge:

• Substantial knowledge of Excel and other data sources
• A good understanding of data manipulation and visualisation software (eg Tableau/SQL/Python/PowerBI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills so that data can be presented in a user-friendly and engaging manner