Senior Data Analyst

Publicis Groupe UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join its Data Solutions team in London. This role involves bridging the gap between analytics and client service, focusing on data integration, reporting development, and stakeholder leadership. The ideal candidate will have expertise in BI platforms and a passion for data-driven solutions. Opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work model are offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plan

Work Your World

Reflection Days

Help@Hand Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible Working

Great Local Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in data, operations, or analytics-focused role is essential.
• Familiarity with BI and reporting platforms such as Power BI and SQL.
• A team player who's passionate about making data work harder.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic link between client teams and technical developers.
• Lead projects end-to-end on data integrations and reporting.
• Maintain understanding of project status to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Data Integration

Reporting Development

Communication

Collaboration

Digital Marketing Innovation

Education

Experience in a data-focused role

Tools

Power BI

Datorama

SQL

Job description

BRAND: Publicis Media
Job Function: Data Sciences
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

OVERVIEW
Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals.. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD
Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE
Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Overview

At Publicis Groupe, we believe in the power of data to transform how brands connect with people. Our Data Solutions team leads a Groupe-wide initiative focused on delivering best-in-class reporting and data solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands. We work hand-in-hand with client teams, analysts, and tech specialists to build scalable, intelligent reporting frameworks that drive insight and action.

We're now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our growing team and help bridge the gap between business and tech. If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, systems thinking, and client service-this role is for you.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll serve as the strategic link between client-facing teams and our technical developers-translating complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions. Your focus will span data integrations, API connectors, reporting development, and dashboard functionality. Expect to lead projects end-to-end, working across teams to deliver smart, scalable, and elegant data solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Be a trusted partner to internal client teams, ensuring expectations are met with clear timelines, technical support, and transparent communication
• Lead regular check-ins to align on goals, capture feedback, and proactively surface new needs
• Maintain a detailed understanding of project status and ensure best-in-class service delivery

Data Integration & Testing

• Own the setup and maintenance of API connectors and automated reporting pipelines
• Validate data quality, perform regression testing, and ensure KPI definitions match client narratives
• Collaborate with technical teams to guarantee dashboard integrity and address any discrepancies

Reporting & Dashboard Development

• Create dashboard wireframes, gather input from client teams, and translate into development-ready briefs
• Oversee QA processes with Data Governance and the BI team
• Coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of reporting issues
• Safely manage data sharing with non-Publicis users in line with security standards

Qualifications

Experience in a data, operations, or analytics-focused role
Familiarity with BI and reporting platforms such as Power BI, Datorama, Data Studio, Databricks, SQL
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
An organised, proactive approach-comfortable working across teams and timelines
Excitement for new technology, data storytelling, and digital marketing innovation

A team player who's passionate about making data work harder, smarter, and more creatively

Additional information

Benefits:

In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).