Data Analyst - Contract (Outside IR35)

Dynamic Search Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organisation seeks a Data Analyst for a contract role, focused on transitioning to an AI-driven analytics platform. This position requires proven experience in data transformation, along with strong skills in Power BI and SQL. Key responsibilities include designing dashboards for operational insights, optimizing data usability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel in the UK, suitable for mid-senior level candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Analyst in transformation initiatives.
• Strong skills in Power BI, including DAX and data modelling.
• Proficient in SQL for complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition to a modern analytics platform.
• Design and deliver dashboards focused on forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytics solutions.
• Transform and optimise data for better usability.

Skills

Data Analysis

Power BI

SQL

Stakeholder Engagement

Forecasting

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Connecting Industry Experts with IT Transformation Delivery Projects at Dynamic Search Solutions and Herd Digital

Job Title: Data Analyst - Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: Remote (occasional UK travel)

Eligibility: UK Residents only (data sensitivity)

The Company:

A leading logistics organisation is embarking on a major data and analytics transformation, moving away from traditional, reactive BI reporting towards a modern, AI-driven and insight-led analytics capability.

This role requires an experienced Data Analyst who has previously helped transform data environments and can enable forward‑looking insight, forecasting, and proactive decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Support the shift from traditional BI to a modern, AI-ready analytics platform
• Design and deliver Power BI dashboards focused on trends, forecasting, and operational insight rather than historic reporting
• Work with stakeholders across operations, finance, and technology to understand data challenges and define analytics solutions
• Transform, model, and optimise data to improve quality, consistency, and usability
• Enable predictive and proactive analytics to support demand planning, performance forecasting, and decision‑making
• Collaborate with data engineers and AI specialists to ensure analytics outputs are scalable and future‑proof
• Contribute to best practices around data governance and data quality

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst on transformation‑led programmes
• Strong experience moving organisations away from reactive BI towards proactive, insight‑driven analytics
• Advanced Power BI experience (DAX, data modelling, performance optimisation)
• Strong SQL skills with experience handling large, complex datasets
• Experience supporting or enabling forecasting, predictive analytics, or AI use cases
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in a contract environment
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, etc.)
• Exposure to Python or R for data analysis or advanced analytics
• Experience working in logistics, supply chain, or similar operational environments
• Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting