Data Analyst

IKEA Gruppe; Inner West; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Country Data Analyst to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform country performance and strategy. You will extract, analyze, and share powerful insights to drive better customer experiences and business decisions.

Permanent, full-time position based in Tempe NSW with a minimum of 3 days on-site. Strong skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization (Power BI) are essential, along with the ability to tell compelling data stories

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications (BSc/MSc/PhD) in economics, engineering, natural sciences, computer science, statistics or mathematics or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, (Junior) Data/Web Analyst, or (Junior) Data Scientist.
• Good knowledge of data processing for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Champions data-driven decision-making promoting and ensuring the use of insights to significantly improve business performance.
• Conducts advanced data exploration and analysis leveraging modern data mining techniques and visualisation tools to deliver actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Evaluates and integrates diverse data sources assessing both internal and external structured data for product analytics and strategic decision-making.
• Write demanding SQL queries that extract, transform and load data from storage to an appropriate format.
• Translate data into compelling narratives collaborating cross-functionally to ensure data solutions meet business needs and continuously generate value.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

Education

BSc / MSc / PhD or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

AWS / GCP

Job description

About this work area

Are you driven by the power of data to shape strategic direction and enhance experiences? As the Country Data Analyst for IKEA Australia & New Zealand, you will be instrumental in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly inform business decisions.

The Digital & Expansion team sets the digital direction, ensuring IKEA leads in a fast-changing world. The Digital & Expansion team develop and deliver brilliant digital products and services, using smart technology and agile methods to bring ideas to life, quickly and thoughtfully. A home for digital talent, growing skills and knowledge to keep our digital capabilities strong and ready for the future. Together, we build a brighter, more accessible digital experience for IKEA and our customers

As the Data Analyst for IKEA Australia & New Zealand, you will drive our data-driven approach by extracting and sharing powerful insights from data. Your expertise will directly influence present and future decisions on country performance and strategy, ultimately contributing to a better experience for our customers and helping us create a better everyday life for the many. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Champions data-driven decision-making promoting and ensuring the use of insights to significantly improve business performance.
• Conducts advanced data exploration and analysis leveraging modern data mining techniques and visualisation tools to deliver actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Evaluates and integrates diverse data sources assessing both internal and external structured data for product analytics and strategic decision-making.
• Write demanding SQL queries that extract, transform and load data from storage to an appropriate format.
• Translate data into compelling narratives collaborating cross-functionally to ensure data solutions meet business needs and continuously generate value.

You have a strong foundation in data analysis, encompassing data mining techniques, modern visualisation software (e.g. PowerBI), and expertise in SQL and scripting languages like Python for sharing insights. Your knowledge extends to probability, statistics (including A/B testing), and an understanding of leveraging large datasets for improved business decision-making. You thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, balancing speed with rigor, and possess excellent communication skills for compelling data storytelling to diverse audiences. Crucially, you understand the complexity of the IKEA business and the integrated role of data & analytics within it.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Formal qualifications (BSc, MSc, PhD) in economics, engineering, natural sciences, computer science, statistics or mathematics or an equivalent field.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, (Junior) Data/Web Analyst, or (Junior) Data Scientist.
• Good knowledge of data processing for large datasets.
• Preferred familiarity with cloud computing environments, such as Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform.
• Preferred experience with digital product development in a retail setting.

Additional information:

• Permanent, full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• The location for the role is Service Office, Tempe NSW, with a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
• If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a national police check.

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