Data Analyst – Senior Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager - Belfast

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland in Belfast seeks a Data Analyst to deliver data insights and visualisations for diverse clients. You will transform data into actionable recommendations and collaborate with stakeholders across the business.

The role combines hands-on analytics with problem solving, using Power BI, Tableau or Excel, SQL and related tools. Hybrid work with client-site presence as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong data analytics background.
• Experience turning data into actionable business insights.
• Knowledge of data governance and data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop data visualisations and dashboards to present key insights.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Support BI reporting, data migration, and technical documentation.
• Apply analytics methods and automation to improve processes.
• Participate in workshops and projects across sectors.
• Maintain timely delivery across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Power Query

Power Automate

VBA

Oracle

Job description

Belfast, United Kingdom

About Us

We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work astrusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow thislink for information on our generous benefits package.

About the Team

Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

As a Data Analyst, you will have the chance to work alongside industry-leading clients across diverse sectors and leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to deliver impactful data insights and solutions that drive measurable outcomes for clients. The role while being hybrid will require the candidate to be present on client site as required.

Creating impactful data visualisations and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau or Excel to present key insights.

Collaborating with clients to gather requirements, identify data sources and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.

Contributing to the creation of technical documentation including design specifications and process workflows.

Assist in developing innovative approaches to Analytics and Process Automation utilising tools such as Power Query, Power Automate and VBA to streamline operations.

Actively participating in workshops and meetings to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.

Managing multiple workstreams while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

Supporting Business Development activities including creating proposals and identifying client opportunities.

Staying updated on emerging trends in Data Analytics and continuously integrating new tools and techniques to enhance client solutions.

Proficiency in at least one Programming language (e.g., SQL, Python, R).

Between 3 – 8 years of experience in Data Analysis or related roles.

Hands-on experience with Data Visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Excel.

Familiarity with Database Management and Design including SQL and Oracle.

In-depth understanding of Data Governance principles and best practices in Data Management.

Experience using Agile Project Management tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA.

Experience with ETL processes and Data Migration between systems.

Knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms and Predictive Analytics techniques.

Exposure to Big Data technologies and Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Certifications in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver under pressure and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of Data Transformation, Validation and Remediation processes.

Experience working in the Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Healthcare, Life Science & Public Sector preferred.

Job Info

• Job Identification 114411
• Job Category -
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time