Data Analyst

Stafforce Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand is seeking a permanent Data Analyst to join their team in Bedford, Bedfordshire. You will gather, clean, and analyse data to provide insights that inform decision-making, optimising processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Data Analyst.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct variance analysis and track performance against benchmarks.
• Build and manage reports and dashboards.
• Provide insights through data visualisation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualisation

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Power BI

Power Pivot

Query

Job description

Data Analyst

Bedford, Bedfordshire

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum dependant on experience + annual bonus

Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm

Permanent

Office & Hybrid

Our client, a global leading, well regarded brand in their market sector are looking to recruit a permanent Data Analyst to join their team in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

The role:

As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for gathering, cleaning, organising, modelling, and visualising data to extract valuable insights that can inform decision-making. This role includes conducting ongoing variance analysis, tracking actual and forecast performance against key benchmarks, and ensuring data is properly formatted and business ready.

By identifying trends, patterns, and inefficiencies within the sales and service data, you will help optimise processes, reduce costs, and improve performances. You will provide crucial customer insights, enabling targeted marketing and enhanced customer satisfaction. You will also play a vital role in risk management by identifying potential risks related to sales and service. In summary, the need for fresh, accurate sales and service data and the skills of a data analyst are critical for efficient operations and strategic planning within the company.

Data Analyst Responsibilities:

Perform variance analysis on an ongoing basis, tracking performance against key benchmarks such as Budget, 5 Year Plan, and last year

Build and fix reports, dashboards, and data visualisations, ensuring data is properly formatted and ready for use in business tools such as Power BI, Power Pivot, and Query

Provide insight and intelligence along with reports, utilising data visualisation techniques to effectively communicate findings through charts, reports, and dashboards

Develop a deep understanding of our products and processes through the analysis of data collected

Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, people management, prioritisation, and the ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data

Data Analyst requirements:

Previous experience working as a data analyst

Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities within a dynamic environment

Advanced Excel skills with proficiency compiling Excel reports using Power Pivot and Query

Proficiency in compiling Power BI reports using Power BI and DAX queries

Strong mathematical ability

Ability to plan work and meet deadlines

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Critical thinking skills, with the ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues

Please apply in the first instance with a copy of your CV.

R43

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Job Info

Job Title:

Data Analyst

Company:

Stafforce Recruitment

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 7th 2025

Sector:

Administration

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Welcome to Fresh Jobs the place to find the freshest job vacancies and career advice.