Senior Data Analyst - Chelmsford

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to provide critical insights and manage reporting for stakeholders. The role requires expert knowledge of SQL and strong IT skills, especially in Excel and Power BI. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and the capacity to explain data clearly to non-technical audiences. This position is based in Chelmsford and offers a salary of £55,000 per annum along with permanent benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of MS SQL or similar data mining tools.
• Several years' experience working with analytical tools and methodologies.
• Proven experience building data dashboards and visualisations.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reporting for stakeholders.
• Maintaining and cleansing data to preserve integrity.
• Writing and extracting SQL queries for datasets and insights.

Skills

MS SQL

Excel

Power Pivot

Power BI

SSRS reporting

VBA

Excel Macros

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior Data Analyst - Chelmsford (Office-Based)

Salary: 55,000 per annum + permanent benefits

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.

Duties

• 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.

Skills

• 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.