Excel Data Analyst

Arthur Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Excel Data Analyst to enhance data processes within a high-performing insurance organization. The ideal candidate will excel in automation using Excel, communicate effectively across teams, and support ongoing data quality initiatives. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for global interaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Collaborative team culture

Global exposure

Opportunities to shape internal tools

Dedicated CSR efforts

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or insurance is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean, structure, and analyse data from diverse sources.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel-based tools.
• Coordinate small internal projects and user requirements.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Proactive problem-solver

Excellent communication

Organised and detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL/database integration

Job description

Job Title: Excel Data Analyst

Location: London (Hybrid – with global team collaboration)

Salary: up to £55,000 + Benefits

Are you an Excel power user with a knack for automation and process improvement?

We’re hiring a proactive and technically skilled Excel Data Analyst to join a growing team within a high-performing, globally-connected Insurance services organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to modernise internal tooling and play a hands-on role in streamlining processes across international teams. You’ll be a key player in evolving the way data is structured, analysed, and reported across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Clean, structure and analyse data from diverse sources
• Apply statistical techniques to derive insights
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Conduct regular data quality checks and support data governance practices

Tooling & Automation

• Build and maintain advanced Excel-based tools
• Use macros and VBA to automate manual workflows
• Assist in integrating tools with databases and external systems
• Support ongoing Power BI dashboard development

Project & Process Support

• Coordinate small internal projects and user requirements
• Assist in writing user stories, test cases, and acceptance criteria
• Apply structured problem-solving (e.g. pyramid principle, hypothesis-led design)
• Deliver user training and documentation for tools developed

Tech Stack & Tools:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (including Macros and VBA)
• Power BI (desirable)
• SQL/database integration (advantageous)
• Familiarity with data lake or cloud-based tools is a bonus

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Excel skills – confident in macros, complex formulas, and VBA
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys driving process efficiencies
• Excellent communicator, comfortable working across functions and regions
• Organised, detail-oriented, and accountable for your own deliverables
• Experience in financial services or insurance is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is helpful but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (£40–55K)
• Hybrid working – 2 days onsite in a central London location
• A collaborative and values-led team culture
• Exposure to global teams in Europe, Asia, and North America
• Opportunities to shape and improve internal tools and workflows
• A socially responsible business supporting causes globally through dedicated CSR efforts

Ready to make an impact with your Excel and automation skills?

APPLY NOW!!