Senior Data Analyst

Empro Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-driven firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to oversee data collection and analysis. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to directly shape business strategy through insights. Candidates should have strong data analysis skills, experience with SQL and BI tools, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time, permanent position with office-based work supplemented by remote options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data analysis role, including reporting.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection and analysis of data across the business.
• Build and maintain dashboards for actionable insights.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of business-critical data.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Data Analyst
Location: Glasgow (Office-based with some remote working)
Salary: Up to £55,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
As our Senior Data Analyst, you will oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data across the business. This is a highly autonomous role where your insights and recommendations will directly shape business strategy. You will maintain data quality standards, develop reporting frameworks, and ensure the company leverages its data to drive operational improvements and deliver customer value.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering analytical guidance as the company evolves, while ensuring data integrity and innovation remain central to our operations.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

• Flexi-working options available after successful probation

• Additional hours as required (TOIL or overtime may apply)

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights

• Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities through regular performance analysis

• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives for senior stakeholders

• Conduct ad-hoc deep-dive analyses to support decision-making

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business-critical data

• Develop and maintain data validation processes

• Promote best practices and data governance policies across the business

• Proactively monitor and address data quality issues

Business Insights & Forecasting

• Provide data-driven insights for strategic planning and operational improvements

• Support forecasting and predictive modelling initiatives

• Assist in developing business cases through robust analysis

• Evaluate the impact of initiatives and projects

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Recommend and implement improvements to reporting and analytical workflows

• Introduce new tools and methodologies to enhance analytical capability

• Drive automation of recurring reports

• Stay updated with trends in data analytics

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with leadership to align data initiatives with business priorities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support data needs and increase data literacy

• Present findings clearly and persuasively

• Act as a trusted advisor for evidence-based decision-making

Reporting Line:

• Director of Operations

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and visualisation tools

• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases

• 5+ years of experience in a data analysis role, including reporting

• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Proven ability to deliver insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Desirable:

• Experience in healthcare, justice, or public sector data environments

• Exposure to SME or fast-paced environments

• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Google BigQuery)

• Predictive modelling or machine learning experience

• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification

• Mentoring skills and ability to influence adoption of data-led decision making

Why Join Us?
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a forward-thinking SME environment. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, work alongside an ambitious leadership team, and play a central role in shaping the company’s data strategy.