Senior Data Analyst (8 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to develop and maintain complex reporting and dashboards. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of management reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, visualization, and programming, particularly with Tableau and SQL. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the scientific community's efforts to address critical health challenges. Join a team that values your unique perspective and fosters your professional growth.

Benefits

18 weeks fully paid maternity leave

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Flexible working hours

Tailored benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with data modeling and visualization techniques.
• Proficiency in report generation using Tableau and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define data needs.
• Manage user licenses and dashboard lifecycle processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Visualization

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

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Senior Data Analyst (8 month FTC), Cambridge

Client: Abcam

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 51a7a77376fe

Job Views: 53

Posted: 11.04.2025

Expiry Date: 26.05.2025

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Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your unique perspective as well as that of our people to make an even greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile, and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

A Senior Data Analyst at Abcam develops, deploys, and maintains complex reporting and dashboards. Works with stakeholders to understand requirements and can communicate with the wider Data & Analytics teams to fulfill business requests. Has strong programming and data analysis skills and manages their own workload. Understands company and business strategy and is the key contact person for the technical delivery of one or more projects.

Hands-on experience with Tableau is essential and site admin level knowledge is preferred as this is the analytics tool used within the organization. It is desirable to have a background in data visualization and analysis and be comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

The Senior Data Analyst role is part of the decentralized analytics team which is committed to partnering with all functions and analysts to deliver analytics and insights across the business. The team works very closely with other Data & Analytics teams, so it is desirable that the analyst understands data concepts in data engineering, data management, and data governance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding, influencing, and collaborating with stakeholders, users, and the business across departments and teams to identify and define needs.
• Provide support for analysts who build reports within the reporting solution.
• Provide a knowledge exchange platform for analysts and data citizens.
• Provide a company-wide catalogue of metrics and dimensions.
• Own and govern the dashboard lifecycle process.
• Prioritize the backlog of data pipelines (implemented by data engineering).
• Ensure availability, accuracy, and reliability of senior management reporting.
• Manage user licenses including onboarding and offboarding analysts.
• Manage migration programs for transitioning between reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Relevant master’s degree would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience with data modeling and visualization techniques.
• Proficiency in report generation using Tableau.
• Proficiency using SQL or other query languages.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering insights and recommendations that drive business value.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter, which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package tailored to your unique needs and supporting your financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.