Business Analyst

Woodside Logistics Group; Ballynure; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

33 days' annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Regular company events and wellbeing

Free on-site parking

Modern office facilities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group is seeking a data-savvy Business Analyst at our Ballynure Head Office to grow our analytics capabilities across the Group. You will develop reports, dashboards, and performance insights using Excel and Power BI, helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions.

You will work with Finance, IT and HR to understand reporting needs, identify trends, and deliver timely data analyses. The role emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and scalable reporting, within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret large data volumes.
• Working knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to communicate data insights clearly to stakeholders.
• A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with data modelling and ETL processes.
• Experience creating and administering SharePoint Online sites, including Lists.
• Experience using Power Automate and/or Power Apps.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to weekly reporting across each company within the Group.
• Analyse, interpret and present key business data and insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
• Identify trends and opportunities within data to support decision-making.
• Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT and Health & Safety to understand reporting needs.
• Review reporting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency.
• Support development of key performance measures and analysis methods.
• Ensure data and reporting outputs are accurate and accessible.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

SharePoint Online

Job description

Location:Head Office, 61 Carrickfergus Road, Ballynure

Responsible to:Analytics Manager

Hours of work:Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

About us

At Woodside Logistics Group, we’ve been keeping the UK and Ireland moving since 1967. From our headquarters in Co. Antrim, our five specialist companies deliver transport, distribution, warehousing, customs and global freight solutions across the UK and Ireland.

As a family-owned business, we’re proud of our reputation for exceptional service and our commitment to creating a workplace where people can learn, develop and grow.

About the role

As the volume of data generated across our systems, vehicles and operations continues to grow, we are looking for a Business Analyst who enjoys working with data, solving problems and uncovering insights that can support better business decisions.

Working across different areas of the Group, you will develop a strong understanding of our operations and use data to help us analyse performance, identify trends and opportunities, and improve how we measure and understand our business.

You will be confident working with large datasets, with practical experience of Microsoft Excel and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI. You should also be able to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to the preparation and development of weekly reporting across each company within the Group.
• Analyse, interpret and present key business data and insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Identify trends, patterns and opportunities within data to support informed business decision-making.
• Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with departments including Finance, HR, IT and Health & Safety to understand and support their reporting requirements.
• Review existing reporting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency.
• Support the development of key performance measures and methods of analysing business performance.
• Ensure data and reporting outputs are accurate, reliable and presented in a clear and accessible format.

What you’ll get

As a valued member of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 33 days' annual leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular company events and wellbeing initiatives
• Free on-site parking
• Modern, state-of-the-art office facilities
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment

What you’ll need

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Practical experience of developing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
• Working knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to communicate data and insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with data modelling and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Power Automate and/or Microsoft Power Apps.
• Experience creating and administering Microsoft SharePoint Online sites, including SharePoint Lists.

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every team member feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note: Employment with Woodside Logistics Group is conditional upon successfully completing our pre-employment screening process, including a drugs and alcohol test.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Where the number of applications received exceeds the anticipated volume, the Company reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria in order to facilitate the selection process.

Applicants are expected to disclose any unspent criminal convictions during the recruitment process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent employment, and all disclosures will be considered fairly in accordance with the nature of the role and applicable legislation