Data Analyst (MDM/Master Data) - Remote/Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analyst with Master Data experience to support a data and analytics initiative. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in data analysis, with expertise in Master Data systems, Spark, SQL, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. You will be essential in defining requirements and ensuring data quality, while also engaging in various analytical tasks throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Data Analyst.
• Hands-on technical capability in Spark & SQL-based environments.
• Ability to document data and conduct stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Gather and define requirements, perform data analysis and profiling.
• Document and establish controls for Master Data, and work with stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops to capture functional requirements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Informatica P360

Spark

SQL

Power BI

MS Azure

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

Data Analyst – Master Data

The Role:

We are undergoing a rollout of our data and analytics capabilities and are looking for a Data Analyst with Master Data experience to join a team to support the initiative. You will have the knowledge and experience to gather and define requirements/stories, perform analysis and profile/query data, solutionise, define stories, tasks & actions, and juggle multiple priorities for a new Master Data platform.

Be a critical part of the Project team with a focus on collaboration and team success.

The job is varied and a Can Do attitude is a MUST.

Here are some of the things you can expect:

Data Analysis

• Ability to investigate, document, become an expert and collaborate on and around:
• Processes
• Systems
• Ways of working
• Master Data
• Examples of the type of activities needed are:
• Data comparisons, logic for matching, deduping, cleansing, defining new mapping rules, and much more.
• Define problems, analyze options and resolutions, and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to identify objectives, opportunities, and potential benefits available.
• Develop a strong understanding of products, processes, and solutions focusing on business outcomes.
• Write Functional Requirements / Stories to support the Data Enterprise Team in providing technical solutions to business problems.
• Conduct detailed analysis on new data sources to produce field mapping and data type assessments.
• Support estimation and planning of work to convert the requirements into User Stories.

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Master Data

• Experience in Master Data systems (Informatica P360 ), with an understanding of why and how they are different and what needs to be done to make them succeed.
• Document, define, establish controls, ensure quality and appropriate structure and process for all data in your tasks.
• Assist the Power BI team and Data Engineers preparing reports for management, stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• Support and coordinate all activities including testing, user adoption, training, and communication.

Must Have Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Hands-on technical capability to analyze, interrogate, explore, and document datasets in a Spark & SQL-based environment
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to:
• Assess potential data use cases and needs
• Document data & definitions
• Define quality, security, and controls
• Experience with Master Data systems
• Understanding of product and its role in the organization
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conduct meetings and facilitate workshops to capture functional and non-functional requirements and User Stories
• A good understanding of Agile methodologies
• Ability to visualize results, present findings, and offer guidance on how to resolve issues
• Working with teams to identify and recommend improvements
• A demonstrable track record of getting things done while managing competing pressures and deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• A passion for technology and its ability to have a positive impact on business

Nice to Have:

• B2B supply chain experience
• MS Azure and Databricks technologies
• ERP Solutions and ERP Data