Lead Analyst - Data

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in Leeds is seeking a Lead Analyst - Data to shape data strategy and enable data-led decision making. The role requires strong experience in data analysis and solution delivery, with a focus on stakeholder management and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in SQL and tools like Power BI. This position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data analysis and solution delivery.
• Solid understanding of data architecture and relational databases.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner capturing data requirements.
• Lead the analysis and documentation of data flows.
• Ensure data quality and develop key artifacts.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Business Intelligence tools

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology

Documentation skills

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Lead Analyst - Data

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Business and Systems Analysis

Closing Date

28 August 2025

This role requires on-site presence at Asda House in Leeds for at least three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

As a senior member across one or more Data product squads, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering high-quality, trusted data products that enable Asda’s strategic priorities. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Data Engineers, Data Architects, and a wide range of business stakeholders to drive the adoption of data-led decision making across the organisation.

You will be instrumental in transforming complex data into actionable insights, advocating for robust data quality, and helping to build scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions that empower teams to make smarter, faster decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, influence data strategy, and play a central role in fostering a data-first culture across Asda.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, capturing and translating data requirements into scalable analytics and reporting solutions.
• Leading the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, identifying data quality issues, and driving resolution in collaboration with governance and engineering teams.
• Working closely with Data Engineers and Architects to shape technical designs, ensuring alignment with business needs and enterprise data models.
• Owning the development and maintenance of key artefacts, including source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and design documentation.
• Providing expert validation and assurance of data products throughout the development lifecycle to ensure accuracy and business value.
• Driving the adoption of self-service BI tools, enabling and empowering business users to derive insights independently.
• Supporting the Data Product Management team in aligning product roadmaps with business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Contributing to the design of scalable data models that underpin efficient, future-proof reporting and analytical solutions.
• Leading and participating in Agile ceremonies, championing best practice delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partnering with the Data Governance function to uphold and enhance data quality, integrity, and compliance across your domain.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to optimise data processes, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to the advancement of Asda’s data strategy.
• Guiding and coaching junior data analysts to support their skills and career development within Asda.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in data analysis and solution delivery, with a proven ability to generate meaningful insight and business impact.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, with hands-on experience using modern data platforms such as Databricks.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, relational databases, and enterprise data models.
• Experience working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, and advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate insight clearly.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• In-depth experience working within Agile delivery frameworks, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and engage at all levels.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for innovation, data excellence, and enabling a data-driven culture.

This position is open to flexible working / job share / part time working.

If you have any questions about the role, then please email [e-mail]

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Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"