Data Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance solutions provider in the UK seeks a Data Analyst to drive analytics and reporting efforts. The role involves stakeholder engagement, data modelling, and dashboard development using SQL and Tableau. Successful candidates will enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits including 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a supportive workplace committed to inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Opt in Private Medical Insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Company events and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role, preferably in the Financial Services sector.
• Strong experience in data visualisation and ability to build interactive dashboards.
• Excellent SQL skills including writing complex queries and managing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data needs and provide insights.
• Design and maintain scalable data models for quality and accuracy.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards in Tableau.
• Create detailed reports on portfolio performance and compliance metrics.
• Develop and optimise ETL data pipelines.

Skills

SQL expertise

Data visualization with Tableau or PowerBi

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

ETL processes

Performance monitoring

Tools

Tableau

Azure Synapse

SQL

Job description

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Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Data Analyst to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for translating business requirements into practical data models, reports, and dashboards that deliver real insights

Role responsibilities;

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to understand their data needs, gather requirements, and provide clear insights that drive decision-making.
• Data Modelling & Analysis: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models to ensure data quality and accuracy, utilising SQL and Azure Synapse where necessary.
• Dashboard Development: Build and maintain visually compelling and interactive dashboards in Tableau
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Create detailed reports on portfolio performance, profitability, risk, and compliance metrics, and deliver them to relevant stakeholders.
• ETL & Data Pipelines: Work with Data Engineers to develop and optimise data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) large datasets from various sources into relevant data structures.
• Data Governance: Ensure data is consistent, reliable, and stored securely
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements in analytics, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience working in a similar role, preferably in Financial Services sector
• Excellent SQL skills including writing complex queries, optimising performance and managing large datasets
• Strong experience in data visualisation with Tableau or PowerBi and ability to build interactive dashboards

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a remote role, with 1 day in the Newport as required, on every once per quarter.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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