Data Analyst - Finance

hackajob; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence and data visualization, specifically in Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics. Responsibilities include developing reports and dashboards, performing data analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide insights that drive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience in developing complex ETL processes.
• Strong command of data modeling and report design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends.
• Collaborate with finance and sales teams on data models.

Skills

Microsoft Power BI Expertise

Data Analysis & ETL

Technical Proficiency in SQL

Cloud Platforms

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Azure

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with Next Ltd to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst with a strong background in business intelligence and data visualisation, demonstrating expertise in data modeling, report design, and advanced analytics. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across various departments.

Key Skills

• Microsoft Power BI Expertise: Proficient in developing and maintaining Power BI reports and dashboards, including advanced DAX calculations, Power Query transformations, and data modeling.
• Data Analysis & ETL: Experienced in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes from various sources, and performing in-depth data analysis to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of SQL and Excel.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiar with Microsoft Azure environments such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Databricks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a track record of gathering requirements and delivering solutions that meet business needs.

Experience

• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in implementing RLS & Alerts.
• Developing Power BI-based reports and dashboards utilizing data from various sources.
• Gathering requirements to develop complex ETL processes and data models for process automation.
• Designing and implementing data models and databases in collaboration with finance and sales teams.
• Creating high-impact, story-driven dashboard development and multi-level reporting for diverse audiences, including executive teams.
• Providing insights and analytical breakdowns of performance metrics to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Implementing data and reporting strategies, and analysing existing datasets for report consolidation and data controls.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Have

• Advanced Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL (T-SQL / S-SQL), and experienced with SSMS or Data Bricks.
• Advanced Excel: Strong skills in Excel, including Power Pivot and Power Query, with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Familiarity with SSRS reporting tools.
• A desire to learn or experience with statistical languages such as Python or R.