Data Governance Analyst

Lowell Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work

Free parking

Holiday buy-up

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Employee networks

Job summary

Lowell Group is seeking a Data Governance & Reporting Analyst to join our Data Governance team in Leeds, Hybrid working options available. You will monitor data sources, resolve data issues, and support centrally governed reporting to enable data-driven decisions across the business.

You will document data lineage, ensure calculations and source systems are clearly defined, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and governance practices.

Qualifications

• Proven data analysis and quality assessment experience.
• Knowledge of data governance and lineage concepts.
• Strong SQL skills for mining and trend analysis.
• Experience with Python and BI tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key data sources and resolve data issues to maintain accuracy.
• Support production of centrally governed reporting and data lineage documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data management with business goals.
• Design governance controls to identify data quality concerns.

Skills

Data analysis

Data quality

Data governance

Data discovery tooling

SQL

Python

Power BI

Power Query

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Data Governance & Reporting Analyst

Location: Thorpe Park Leeds, Hybrid Working, Flexible Working options available.

(We are unable to offer sponsorship therefore you must have the right to work in the UK)

As a Data Governance and Reporting Analyst, you'll play a key role within the Data Governance team, helping to ensure colleagues across Lowell can make confident, data-driven decisions based on accurate, trusted information.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring key data sources, identifying and resolving data issues, and supporting the production of centrally governed reporting. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll document and maintain data lineage for key metrics and definitions, ensuring calculations, source systems, and critical data points are clearly defined and accessible through appropriate governance tooling.

You’ll also monitor data quality to ensure data is complete, accurate, and performing as expected. In addition, you’ll support the wider Data and Reporting Governance function by contributing to data issue management processes, designing automated governance controls to identify data quality concerns and unexpected data patterns, and proactively recommending improvements to governance practices, policies, and reporting standards that enhance the value and effectiveness of the Data and Reporting Governance team.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in data analysis, data quality assessment, and issue resolution within a business outcome-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, data governance, and data discovery tooling, with experience using tools to assess, monitor, and improve data quality.
• Proficiency in SQL for data mining, analysis, and trend identification across large and complex datasets.
• Experience using Python, Power Query, and Power BI to support data analysis, reporting, and insight generation.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver critical objectives, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and align data management activities to wider business goals. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So, who are we?

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the third-year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever you are identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.