Business & Data Analyst

Lucy Walker Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment is partnering with a well-established organisation to appoint a Business Analyst & Data Insights Specialist who will turn business data into clear, actionable information for the Senior Leadership Team.

This hands-on role will develop and deliver the BI strategy, establish governance, design dashboards in Power BI, work with complex datasets, and translate insights into commercially useful actions.

Qualifications

• Senior BI, data analytics or business analysis experience.
• Advanced Power BI experience.
• Strong data modelling skills with complex datasets.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform and Alteryx.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's BI and data strategy.
• Establish the BI function, governance and future team capability.
• Design user-friendly dashboards using Power BI.
• Work with complex datasets and develop data models.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve processes.
• Translate data into clear, commercially useful insights.
• Support senior management with data-driven decision making.

Skills

Senior BI role

Power BI

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Dashboard design

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power Platform

Alteryx

Job description

We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple locations within the agricultural and related sectors. We know the business well and have a strong understanding of its culture, values and ambitions.

As the business continues to grow and invest in new systems, technology and processes, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Analyst & Data Insights Specialist.

This is a newly created role focused on turning business data into clear, useful information that helps the Senior Leadership Team make better, data-informed decisions. You will analyse information from across the business, identify key trends and insights, and present these clearly to support business performance and future planning

This role will not suit someone looking for a hybrid or remote role - you must be within a commutable distance to Harrogate.

The client does not offer sponsorship for this role

The Role

This is a hands-on and commercially focused position for someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful information that can genuinely improve business performance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation, understanding what information they need, developing effective reporting solutions and using data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's Business Intelligence and data strategy.
• Establish and develop the BI function, including processes, governance and future team capability.
• Design and deliver clear, user-friendly dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Work with complex datasets and develop effective data models.
• Ensure data is accurate, consistent, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve operational processes.
• Work with modern data and automation platforms including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Alteryx or similar.
• Work with teams across the business to understand their reporting and data requirements.
• Translate complex data into clear and commercially useful insights.
• Support senior management with information to improve business and operational decision making.
• Help develop a stronger data-led culture across the organisation.

You will have:

• Strong experience within a senior BI, Data Analytics or Business Analysis position.
• Advanced Power BI experience.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling and working with complex datasets.
• Experience with modern analytics and automation platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Alteryx or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to turn data into clear, meaningful business insight.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with non-technical stakeholders.
• A commercially minded approach and an understanding of how data can support business performance.
• The confidence and initiative to take ownership of a new function and make it your own

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. We will contact those candidates whose experience most closely matches the requirements of the role.