Business Intelligence Analyst

Frontiers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic research publisher located in London is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to enhance market data understanding and support strategic business objectives. The role requires 3+ years of experience in data analysis, proficiency in BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will drive evidence-based decision-making and convey complex insights succinctly. This position offers a supportive workplace with diverse benefits.

Benefits

4 additional wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Free online yoga classes

Employee assistance plan

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in data analysis and business intelligence.
• Proven track record of delivering complex analytical projects to deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contribute to business reporting initiatives.
• Drive data-driven decision making across the business.
• Design, develop, and maintain solutions including dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

Business intelligence

SQL

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Python

R

Job description

Who we are

We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in‑person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The role

Business Intelligence Analyst role at Frontiers is central to deepening the organisation’s understanding of market data and ensuring that insights support strategic priorities and high-level business objectives. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst provides expert knowledge creating business reporting, measuring success, and embedding performance metrics to evaluate efficiency and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize and contribute to business reporting initiatives.
• Drive the use of evidence and data-driven decision making across the business.
• Align with all stakeholders on a project basis.
• Interpret data and provide insight and recommendations.
• Design, develop and maintain solutions including dashboards, reports, and underpinning data models.
• Work closely with technology and data governance teams to ensure the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and security of data.
• Operate on a continuous improvement basis, ensure scalable analytics.
• Build an understanding of our market and business environment.
• Communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely to a range of audiences including other analysts and colleagues across the business.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience (3+ years) in data analysis and business intelligence, with a proven track record of delivering complex analytical projects to deadlines.
• BSc, MSc or PhD in a relevant field.
• Expert proficiency in BI tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView), strong SQL skills, and familiarity with database management, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Ability to analyse complex data, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable insights through clear communication.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong business acumen, understanding of performance management, and ability to shape strategic initiatives.
• Preferred: Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis will be considered a plus.

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.