Data Analyst - Contractor

Horizontal Digital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in Dubai seeks a Data Analyst Contractor to excel in data interpretation and dashboard creation. The ideal candidate will have experience with Google Analytics and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include gathering insights from large data volumes and collaborating with stakeholders for data-driven decisions. Join a growth-oriented team in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data analyst or digital analytics role.
• Experience working with websites and CMS platforms.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving mindset

Proficiency in Google Analytics (GA4)

Strong Excel knowledge

Communication skills

Curiosity

Tools

Power BI

Looker Studio

Google Tag Manager (GTM)

Job 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 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