Business Data Analyst

Profectus Recruitment; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Business Analyst to join an innovative team in Newbury. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects, collaborating with stakeholders to transform business needs into data-led solutions. Candidates must have strong SQL skills and experience with data analysis in a commercial setting. This position allows for hybrid working, with 2 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data analysis solutions in a commercial setting.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or equivalent).
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather analytical requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Perform detailed analysis of datasets.

Skills

SQL

Python or equivalent

Data visualisation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Profectus Recruitment is proud to be partnered with an innovative organisation, known for driving real-world impact through cutting-edge data solutions. This will be on a hybrid working basis, 2 days in office per week in Newbury.

We are currently searching for a Data Business Analyst / Data Analytics / Business Data Analyst to join a growing Enterprise Data team on a permanent basis. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-value projects across the business, working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

If you're passionate about transforming business needs into data-led solutions and enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, this role could be your next step.

The Opportunity

As a Data Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the business. Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle of data projects, from gathering requirements to delivering insight. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure the solutions delivered are aligned with business goals and customer value.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and define analytical requirements
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and vice versa
• Perform detailed analysis of datasets to assess structure, quality and potential usage
• Plan and deliver complex modelling and analysis activities
• Maintain detailed documentation including business and technical specifications
• Support the delivery of enterprise data products through requirements definition and technical guidance
• Champion best practices across the data analysis function
• Support data governance, data quality and broader data management activities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering data analysis solutions in a commercial setting
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or equivalent)
• Experience mapping business processes to underlying data structures
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from gathering requirements to presenting insights
• Ability to model and manipulate large datasets to uncover insights and answer key business questions
• Solid experience with data visualisation, reporting and communicating analysis findings
• Familiarity with core analytics and BI techniques in a high-volume, high-dimensional environment

Desirable Skills

• Experience with data modelling methodologies (3NF, Data Vault)
• Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing principles
• Power BI knowledge
• Awareness of data governance and data management best practices

If the above sounds of interest do please apply with your latest CV