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

ZipRecruiter; Leigh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analyst with Master Data experience to join their team during a pivotal analytics rollout. This role involves analyzing datasets, documenting data definitions, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and a Can Do attitude are essential, along with proficiency in Spark, SQL, and Master Data systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Hands-on technical capability in Spark & SQL.
• Experience with Master Data systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather and define requirements/stories and perform data analysis.
• Document systems and establish quality controls for all data.
• Support estimation and planning of work for User Stories.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

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