Business Analyst - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Surface Transportation Analytics

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Surface Transportation Analytics. This role offers the chance to work with data to create insightful reports and dashboards that drive business decisions. You will collaborate with diverse teams, tackling complex analytical problems and implementing innovative solutions. If you are passionate about data and eager to contribute to strategic projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where your analytical skills will help shape the future of transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Proficient in SQL and data metrics for business insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to create reports and dashboards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements.
• Communicate insights and metrics to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel VBA

Tableau

Job description

Business Analyst - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Surface Transportation Analytics

DESCRIPTION

Have you ever seen a smile on someone's face when a package from Amazon arrived only a day after ordering? Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon websites and when the box arrived wondered how you got it so fast? Have you asked yourself how it is possible for Amazon to deliver millions of packages across Europe?
Are you passionate about data? Do you want to create the next-generation tools for intuitive data access for transportation operations?

Then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to help setup and deliver robust, structured reporting, and analytics for all areas included in the Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) organisation, such as Air, Line-haul and Sortation. You will be a key contributor to shaping our strategic streams by equipping the business with tools and insights to drive different projects and make business decisions.
The growth of the business and the increasing complexity of the European transportation network make this role an exciting and challenging proposition.

You will have an eye for detail, be proficient in SQL/Python, and have a knack for solving challenging data and reporting issues. The role requires you to feel comfortable working with and clearly communicating with other functional teams, regionally and globally.

You would be a great fit for this role if you:

1. Can use your analytical skills to generate and implement innovative and disruptive ideas
2. Can solve complex analytical problems and draw conclusions from large data sets
3. Continuously strive to learn new skills and knowledge areas to grow and better serve our customers
4. Can work with a broad set of stakeholders from diverse and dynamic teams

Key job responsibilities

1. Collecting, analyzing and coordinating quantitative data and creating meaningful reports/dashboards to define business improvement and cost reductions
2. Root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data, then assisting the business to improve and create new measures
3. Recommending, developing, and implementing policies, processes and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its current position and profitability
4. Establishing and maintaining accurate operating and business metrics
5. Providing and communicating reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders
6. Developing the right performance indicators and maintaining them at scale
7. Working with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated, and timely
8. Handling complex priorities and providing level-headed guidance during ambiguous/unexpected events.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
2. Experience writing complex Excel VBA macros
3. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
4. Experience defining requirements and using data and metrics to draw business insights
5. Experience with SQL or ETL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with Tableau
2. Experience using very large datasets

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