Data Analyst

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited is seeking a Data Analyst for an office-based role in Maidstone. You will transform large datasets into clear reports, build Power BI dashboards, and standardise finance reporting.

The role reports to the CFO and involves collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple functions. This permanent, full-time position requires at least three years of experience in data analysis, strong SQL, Excel and Power BI skills, and a proactive approach to data-driven

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in a data analyst role.
• Proven data analysis skills with strong SQL.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Excellent Microsoft Office literacy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, cleanse and interpret large datasets from various sources.
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualisations in Power BI.
• Standardise reporting across finance, procurement and operations.
• Collaborate with teams to gather dashboard requirements and deliver insights.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support CEO and Board with ad hoc data requests.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Education

A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Data Analyst Maidstone (office based) Paying £65k - £75k DOE + benefits

Location: Maidstone (office based)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £65k - £75k, plus benefits

Reporting to: CFO

The opportunity

Please note this role is office based in Maidstone, 5 days a week.

A well-established, multi-business group is looking for a Data Analyst to join its transformation team and help the business make better, faster decisions with its data.

Reporting to the CFO, you will work across finance, procurement, operations, commercial and IT, turning large and complex datasets into clear reporting and insight. You will build Power BI dashboards, standardise reporting across the finance function, and handle data requests from the CEO and Board.

It will suit an analyst who enjoys variety, is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and wants to be part of a group-wide transformation programme rather than maintaining someone else's reports.

What you'll be doing

• Collect, cleanse and interpret large datasets from the group's data lake and other source systems
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualisations in Power BI
• Work with the CFO and finance function to deliver efficiencies and improve reporting by standardising templates, working papers and reports
• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather requirements for dashboard reporting
• Analyse data to identify trends and patterns that support decision-making and highlight opportunities for process improvement
• Support the CEO and Board with ad hoc data requests

About you

Essential

• At least three years' experience in a similar data analyst role
• Proven experience in data analysis, with strong SQL skills
• Advanced Excel and Power BI
• Excellent computer literacy across the Microsoft suite
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident communicating at all levels including senior leadership
• Personable and approachable, with a curiosity to learn and understand different areas of the business
• Willing to go the extra mile around key project delivery deadlines

Desirable

• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Experience working with ERP and industry-specific operational systems
• Experience in a project-led or asset-intensive environment, such as construction, property, engineering, manufacturing or industrial services

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.