Data Analyst

Horizontal Digital; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy is looking for a Data Analyst Contractor who will bring precision and curiosity to gather and interpret data, develop dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of data analytics experience, proficiency in Google Analytics and Power BI, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where you can elevate your problem-solving skills and make data-driven decisions. Opportunities for remote work from Dubai or the UK are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analytics.
• Strong proficiency in analytical tools and digital analytics.
• Experience with ad tracking and media performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret large volumes of data across web campaigns.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI, GA4, and Looker Studio.
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify performance trends.

Skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Curiosity

Tools

Google Analytics (GA4)

Google Tag Manager (GTM)

Power BI

Excel/Sheets

SQL

Python

Job description

Description

Data Analyst Contractor

Can be based in Dubai or UK remote

At Horizontal Digital we hold ourselves to one key belief: Youre only as good as your worst customer experience. This mantra is what drives our digital consultancy to think beyond the easy answers and instead create websites apps portals and other experiences that solve customer needs for Fortune 500 companies in intuitive and empathetic ways. And we make this lofty standard a reality by fusing strategy data design and technology together to arrive at solutions that set the bar higher for everyone.

We use these values to fuel superior results:

Lock arms

We forge relationships that make our impact 1000x stronger. This means working across departments and engaging both our clients and our communities to deliver the greatest good.

Show hustle

Were not ones to sit on our hands and wait. Instead we anticipate opportunities collectively roll up our sleeves and find ways to execute the exceptional.

Embrace change

From new technologies to workplace philosophies we welcome the unexpected and constantly anticipate whats next.

Elevate empathy

We listen before we take action. This means understanding a variety of perspectives and holding ourselves to a higher standard of accountability.

Never settle

We motivate each other to push past the easy answers and collectively arrive at bigger more inspiring ideas.

But enough about us. Lets talk about you.

Were looking for a Data Analyst who brings precision curiosity and a problem-solving mindset to every engagement. Youll be instrumental in surfacing insights that fuel our digital experiences and guide our clients toward smarter data-backed decisions.

What youll be doing:

• Gather clean and interpret large volumes of data across web campaign and product analytics
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI GA4 and Looker Studio
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify performance trends and opportunities across digital platforms
• Implement and manage Google Tag Manager (GTM) and DataLayer structures to ensure robust data collection
• Collaborate with strategy design and tech teams to measure the effectiveness of digital experiences
• Translate complex datasets into clear and actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders
• Continuously improve tracking accuracy analytics workflows and campaign tagging processes

What you bring to the table:

• 24 years of experience in a data analyst or digital analytics role
• Proficiency in Google Analytics (GA4) GTM Power BI and strong Excel/Sheets knowledge
• Experience working with websites and CMS platforms with an understanding of front-end code (HTML CSS JS) a plus
• Hands‑on experience building and managing GTM containers and custom DataLayers
• Experience with ad tracking media performance analysis and optimization (DV360 Meta Ads Google Ads)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex findings in simple terms
• Detail‑oriented curious and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Bonus: Familiarity with SQL Python scripting for automation or experience developing dashboards for marketing teams

Required Experience:

IC