Senior Data Analyst

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst based in Chelmsford. This role involves providing critical insights, producing high-quality reports for stakeholders, and maintaining data integrity. The ideal candidate will have expertise in MS SQL, Excel, Power BI, and experience in building data visualizations. The position does not offer sponsorship and requires full Right-to-Work in the UK.

Benefits

Permanent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical tools and methodologies.
• Proven experience building data dashboards and visualisations.
• Ability to interpret and explain data patterns clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reporting for stakeholders.
• Maintaining and cleansing data for MI process integrity.
• Managing existing monthly reporting suites.
• Preparing, cleansing, and manipulating datasets for analysis.
• Reviewing data processes and recommending improvements.
• Writing and extracting SQL queries for datasets and KPIs.
• Supporting senior leadership in performance targets.
• Managing regular and ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Contributing to data-related projects.

Skills

MS SQL

Excel

Power Pivot

Power BI

SSRS reporting

VBA

Excel Macros

Education

Degree or extensive relevant experience

Job description

Senior Data Analyst - Chelmsford (Office-Based)

Salary: 55,000 per annum + permanent benefits

Please note, we can NOT provide sponsorship for this opportunity, to apply you must have full Right-to-Work in the UK.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will provide critical insight to senior leadership, team managers, and various external partners. You'll also play a major part in analysing and interpreting data for re‑insurance partners, ensuring the organisation continues to operate with accuracy, integrity, and forward‑thinking insight.

This role is perfect for an analytical thinker with excellent communication skills who enjoys transforming complex data into clear, actionable insight for non‑technical audiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing high‑quality reporting for stakeholders, including senior management, ensuring consistency and accuracy across a central MI database.
• Maintaining and cleansing data to preserve the integrity of the MI process.
• Managing and enhancing existing monthly reporting suites.
• Preparing, cleansing, and manipulating internal and external datasets for analysis projects.
• Reviewing data processes and recommending improvements.
• Writing and extracting SQL queries to deliver bespoke datasets, KPIs, and insight.
• Supporting senior leadership in meeting performance targets with proactive analysis.
• Managing and prioritising regular and ad‑hoc reporting needs.
• Contributing to data‑related projects aimed at improving business operations.
• Identifying trends in historical claims and underwriting data, including forecasting future claims spend and incurred positions.
• Developing scenario modelling and performance forecasting.
• Driving your own professional development to support long‑term career progression.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of MS SQL or similar data mining tools.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
• Ability to interpret and explain data patterns clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with SSRS reporting, VBA, and Excel Macros.
• Several years' experience working with analytical tools and methodologies.
• Degree‑educated or extensive relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience building data dashboards and visualisations.