BI Data Analyst

Xcede Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing data intelligence firm in London is seeking a BI Data Analyst to drive data-driven products and visualisations. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a STEM field and expertise in SQL and Power BI, along with 2+ years in a UK-based data analytics role. This position offers the opportunity to work within the real estate sector, analyzing data to support investment and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognised UK university (preferably Russell Group) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM subject.
• Proficient in advanced SQL and intermediate Python.
• Strong experience with Power BI (certification desirable).
• Hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery.
• Experience manipulating large datasets using tools such as R, or Excel Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large datasets to deliver financial and non-financial insights.
• Use SQL and Python to clean, transform, and model data.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and define data solutions.
• Develop and maintain scalable, structured data workflows.
• Support the design and measurement of KPIs, A/B testing, and data QA processes.
• Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Intermediate Python

Power BI

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Data manipulation with R or Excel Pivot Tables

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM subject

Tools

Power BI

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

BigQuery

Job description

Overview

About the Role An exciting opportunity for a BI Data Analyst with a strong academic background and hands-on industry experience to join a growing data intelligence function within the real estate sector. You’ll work on building data-driven products and visualisations that support investment, development, and operational decisions across a portfolio spanning the UK and Europe. This role would suit a second-jobber with at least 2 years’ experience in a UK-based company, ideally within finance, or insurance, and a genuine passion for turning data into actionable insight.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large datasets to deliver financial and non-financial insights
• Use SQL and Python to clean, transform, and model data
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that communicate insights clearly and effectively
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and define data solutions
• Develop and maintain scalable, structured data workflows
• Support the design and measurement of KPIs, A/B testing, and data QA processes
• Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognised UK university (preferably Russell Group) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM subject
• Proficient in advanced SQL and intermediate Python
• Strong experience with Power BI (certification desirable)
• Hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery
• Experience manipulating large datasets using tools such as R, or Excel Pivot Tables

Essential Experience (UK-based)

• At least 2 years' experience in a data analytics role within a UK-based company
• Strong background in analysing financial and economic data
• Demonstrated ability to clean, reconcile, and investigate large, complex datasets
• Proven track record of delivering business-focused dashboards and visual insights using Power BI
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams