Data-Driven Business Analyst - Logistics & Operations

Greenstar; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a Business Analyst to turn operational data into clear insights that support better decisions across our waste management operations. You will extract data from internal systems, analyse performance, and present findings in a way that is easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Joining Panda at an important stage of growth, you'll help us move from data to insight—and from insight to action.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst or similar data-focused role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and working with large datasets
• Experience using Power BI or another business intelligence or reporting platform
• The ability to explain data and findings clearly to a non-technical audience
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to prioritise competing requests and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, collaborative approach and a willingness to support continuous improvement
• Commercial awareness and an understanding that effective analysis should lead to better business decisions

Responsibilities

• Extracting, consolidating and analysing data from internal business systems
• Working with large operational datasets to identify trends, patterns and performance issues
• Translating complex information into clear and concise reports for non-technical stakeholders
• Working with managers and operational teams to understand their reporting and information needs
• Providing analysis to support operational, financial and strategic decision-making
• Combining information from different systems to create a complete view of business performance
• Responding to ad hoc requests and providing clear, evidence-based answers to business questions
• Highlighting areas where performance, efficiency or service delivery could be improved
• Contributing to the continued development of reporting and analytical capabilities across the department

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Non-technical storytelling

Time management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Panda is seeking a Business Analyst to turn operational data into clear insights that support better decisions across our waste management operations. You will extract data from internal systems, analyse performance, and present findings in a way that is easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Joining Panda at an important stage of growth, you'll help us move from data to insight—and from insight to action.