Business Analyst

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm is seeking a Business Analyst to support data-driven decision-making. Located in Plymouth, this full-time position involves designing dashboards, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and Power BI skills, along with a degree in a relevant field. This role is perfect for an analytical professional passionate about data and delivering meaningful insights.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills with experience in data querying and transformation.
• Advanced experience in Power BI for data modelling and dashboard creation.
• Ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain interactive dashboards for actionable insights.
• Use SQL to support reporting and business insights.
• Conduct analysis to recommend data-driven improvements.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Advanced Power BI experience

Experience with DAX and Power Query

Strong analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Experience with large datasets

Education

Degree in Business Analytics, Business Management, Economics or similar

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded organisation who are looking to appoint a Business Analyst to support data driven decision making across their business. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, detail-driven professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight and driving business performance.

The Role

In this role, you will support stakeholders across the business by delivering high quality analysis, building insightful dashboards and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of operational data. You will play a key part in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, helping to shape informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (primarily using Power BI) to deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Use SQL to extract, manipulate and analyse data to support reporting, investigations and business insight.
• Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, providing practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity through validation, quality checks, and the resolution of inconsistencies.
• Analyse and document business processes to understand data flows and performance impacts.
• Identify data and process issues, investigate root causes, and recommend or implement effective solutions.
• Present insights through clear storytelling, visualisation, and structured reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand reporting needs and translate them into meaningful analytical outputs.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong SQL skills with experience querying, joining, and transforming data.
• Advanced Power BI experience, including data modelling and dashboard/report creation.
• Experience with DAX, Power Query, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to map and understand business processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Confident communicator, able to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with large datasets or within a data-driven environment is highly advantageous.

Education

• Degree in a business-related subject such as Business Analytics, Business Management, Economics or similar.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly detail-focused with a structured, logical approach to problem-solving.
• Curious, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of work
• Adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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