Data Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Amersham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Data Analyst to join their vibrant team. In this exciting role, you'll leverage data to drive insights and optimize business performance, working with cutting-edge tools like Azure and Power BI. Your expertise will help identify key trends and opportunities, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across finance, HR, and marketing. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with unique character-themed meeting spaces and a commitment to making a difference in the toy industry. If you have a knack for data and a love for creativity, this is your chance to shine!

Benefits

Birthday leave

33 days of holiday

Retail Trust & Virtual GP

Pension salary sacrifice

Flexible access to pay via Wage Stream

Generous toy discount

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

High street and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Life cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with SQL, SSIS, and SSRS software.
• Strong communication skills for presenting data insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.

Skills

SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Lake

ERP Systems

CRM Systems

Job description

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Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?

Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!

This position is based at our Head Office. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.

Job Purpose

As a Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in leveraging data to drive insights, optimise business performance, and support decision-making. You will work with existing data platforms while contributing to the development of an Azure-based data lake, ensuring seamless integration and enabling advanced analytics.

Your responsibilities will include data extraction, cleaning, visualisation, and analysis, as well as collaborating with stakeholders to identify key business challenges and opportunities.

This role requires a bright and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record in supporting data reporting across various business areas. Candidates should have retail experience and at least 5 years of IT experience with SQL, SSIS, and SSRS software. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work with all levels of staff and departments. Travel may be required to sites and partner offices.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Customer service experience in a service-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying and management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities.
• Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders in finance, HR, IT, customer service, and marketing.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI for non-technical users.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from platforms such as ERP, CRM, or bespoke systems.
• Support database and system operations for hosted information servers.
• Assist in designing and implementing pipelines for the Azure data lake.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions.

For further details about the role, please consult the Job Profile.

As an employee at The Entertainer, your benefits will include:

• Birthday leave and 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Retail Trust & Virtual GP
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream
• Generous toy discount
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• High street and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life cover

So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!