Senior Data Analyst

Pearson Carter Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

26 days annual leave + 5 days after 2+

Job summary

Pearson Carter Limited is recruiting a Senior Data Strategist / Analyst to shape how data drives strategic and operational decisions. You will work hands-on across data strategy, analytics, business analysis and stakeholder engagement to improve quality and capture, and to establish data standards.

The role involves managing and optimising Microsoft Fabric costs, building decision-ready insights and supporting a modern data estate. Predominantly remote with occasional UK travel.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Excellent Power BI skills, including data modelling, DAX and visualisation.
• Experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Dynamics 365 from a data perspective.
• Understanding of data modelling, semantic layers, data quality and lineage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to organisation-wide data strategies and implementation.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data to deliver actionable insights.
• Identify data requirements and opportunities for improvement with stakeholders.
• Design data models, dashboards and reports using Fabric and Power BI.
• Oversee data lifecycle from ingestion to analytics and insight.
• Develop data loading, transformation and integration processes.
• Ensure data governance, security and lineage.
• Define data definitions, metrics and best practices.
• Support cost and capacity optimisation for Microsoft Fabric.
• Apply statistical analysis, predictive analytics or ML where appropriate.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering and training.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

GDPR awareness

Agile

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

R / RStudio

Education

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

Job description

Pearson Carter are currently working with a well-established UK organisation that is continuing to develop its Data & Insights capability. They are looking for a Senior Data Strategist / Analyst to join their growing team and help shape how data is used to drive strategic and operational decision-making.

This is a hands-on senior role combining data strategy, analytics, business analysis and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across the organisation to understand requirements, improve data quality and capture, develop decision-ready insights and establish effective data standards and practices.

They offer a salary of up to £53,500, predominantly remote working and the opportunity to play a key role in developing a modern Microsoft data estate.

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Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of organisation-wide data strategies.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data to deliver actionable insights.
• Work with stakeholders to identify data requirements and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and develop data models, dashboards and reports using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Work across the full data lifecycle from ingestion through to analytics and insight.
• Develop efficient data loading, transformation and integration processes.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security and lineage.
• Establish common data definitions, metrics, standards and best practices.
• Support the optimisation of Microsoft Fabric costs and capacity.
• Apply statistical analysis, predictive analytics and machine learning where appropriate.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering and training sessions.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights.

Experience:

• Strong experience in a Data Analyst, Data Strategist, Senior Data Analyst or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Excellent Power BI skills, including data modelling, DAX and visualisation.
• Experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Dynamics 365 from a data perspective.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, semantic layers, data quality and lineage.
• Experience managing and optimising Microsoft Fabric costs.
• Understanding of data integration across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Azure and third-party systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into meaningful data solutions.
• Experience working with statistical analysis, predictive analytics or machine learning.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
• Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certification.
• Experience with R / RStudio or equivalent analytical tools.
• Experience within the charity sector.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience with data governance, architecture and security across Dataverse and Power Platform.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops and training.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £53,500
• Predominantly remote working
• 26 days annual leave bank holidays
• Additional 5 days annual leave after 2 years' service
• Opportunity to work with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Dynamics 365 and Dataverse
• Opportunity to influence organisation-wide data strategy and standards
• Occasional travel to London and other UK locations

Location:

The Senior Data Strategist / Analyst role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel to the organisation's Central London office or other UK locations when required.