Data/Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Business/Data Analyst to support data projects for various strategic clients. This remote position, with occasional site visits, involves leading analysis efforts, engaging with stakeholders, and documenting clear data requirements. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of operational data processes. If you're adept at tailoring analysis approaches and familiar with industry-standard tools, this could be your next challenge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a business/data analyst role, ideally in consultancy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
• Proficient in data processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead business and data analysis across multiple clients.
• Gather, analyse, and document requirements for data projects.
• Facilitate workshops to identify business and data requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

ETL processes

Data warehouse migration

Schema mapping

MI/BI reporting

Agile (SCRUM)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Asana

Miro

Excel

SQL

Python

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Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional client site visits

This position sits within the Solution Consulting function of a data-focused consultancy, supporting the delivery of data projects across a range of strategic clients. The role involves working both remotely and on-site to lead analysis efforts and engage with business stakeholders to define and document data-driven requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead business and data analysis activities across multiple clients.

- Gather, analyse, and document requirements for data pipelines, system migrations, and reporting needs.

- Work closely with both client stakeholders and internal engineering teams to ensure accurate and actionable specifications.

- Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to identify business and data requirements.

- Support the development and curation of business glossaries and manage associated processes.

- Maintain up-to-date specifications and advocate for solutions that drive client value.

Key Experience & Skills:

- 5+ years in a business/data analyst role, ideally in a consultancy or commercial setting.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Experience with operational data processes, ETL, data warehouse migration, schema mapping, and MI/BI reporting.

- Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Miro, and Excel.

- Familiarity with Agile (SCRUM), and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

- Capable of tailoring analysis approaches to different client environments.

Preferred:

- SAFe certification or Lean/Six Sigma experience.

- Working knowledge of SQL/Python for data discovery.

- Experience with business glossary management.

- Knowledge of Snowflake and data management best practices (DMBOK certification beneficial).

- Background in the travel industry is a plus.