Data Analyst

Oscar; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a talented Data Analyst in Oxford for a hybrid role. You will work with complex datasets to uncover trends, create dashboards and provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in SQL, Excel, and experience with BI tools like Tableau and Power BI. Flexible working arrangements promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Culture valuing curiosity and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Strong SQL, Excel and data manipulation skills with experience in BI tools.
• Programming experience in R or Python for statistical analysis.
• Experience with relational databases and database design.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleaning and analysing large datasets using SQL, R, Python and VBA.
• Designing and delivering interactive dashboards and visualisations with Tableau and Power BI.
• Performing business analysis to identify patterns and optimisation opportunities.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

Bash scripting

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Title - Data Analyst

Location - Oxford & Hybrid (2-3 days a week)

Salary - £45,000 - £65,000, Flexible dependant on experience

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector circa ~300 heads, is looking for a talented Data Analyst to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment where your work directly influences strategic decisions and drives business success.

About the Role:

You’ll be at the heart of the organisation, working with complex datasets to uncover trends, optimise processes and deliver actionable insights. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll create dashboards, visualisations and reports that inform decision‑making across the business. You’ll work closely alongside a Data Engineer to ensure data pipelines are robust and accurate and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate directly with C‑suite executives on ad‑hoc analysis and strategic projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collecting, cleaning and analysing large datasets using SQL, R, Python and VBA
• Designing and delivering interactive dashboards and visualisations with Tableau and Power BI that are used across the organisation
• Performing business analysis to identify patterns, trends and optimisation opportunities
• Collaborating closely with a Data Engineer to ensure clean reliable data for reporting and analytics
• Providing ad‑hoc insights and analysis directly to senior stakeholders including the C‑suite to support key business decisions
• Designing, maintaining and optimising databases (Oracle, SQL Server) for maximum efficiency
• Automating workflows using Bash (Unix shell) and other scripting tools
• Translating complex data into clear actionable insights for a variety of audiences

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Strong SQL, Excel and data manipulation skills with experience in BI tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Programming experience in R or Python for statistical analysis and data modelling
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and database design
• Exposure to VBA, Bash scripting or other automation tools
• Knowledge of financial services data, risk modelling or regulatory reporting is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for data analytics is desirable
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and presenting insights at executive level
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
• Collaborative mindset, hands‑on approach and attention to detail

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work closely with senior stakeholders including the C‑suite on high‑impact projects
• Hands‑on experience with dashboards, analytics and end‑to‑end data solutions alongside a skilled Data Engineer
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance
• A culture that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a leading financial services organisation