Senior Data Analyst - Chelmsford

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst based in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will provide critical insight to management and partners while transforming complex data into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include producing high-quality reports, maintaining data integrity, and supporting performance targets through proactive analysis. This role requires strong SQL skills, IT proficiency, and proven experience with analytical tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of MS SQL or similar data mining tools.
• Ability to interpret and explain data patterns clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Several years' experience working with analytical tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reporting for stakeholders.
• Maintaining and cleansing data to preserve integrity.
• Reviewing data processes and recommending improvements.
• Identifying trends in historical claims data.

Skills

Expert knowledge of MS SQL

Strong IT skills (Excel, Power Pivot, Power BI)

Ability to interpret and explain data patterns

Experience with SSRS reporting

Experience with VBA and Excel Macros

Several years' experience with analytical tools

Proven experience building data dashboards

Education

Degree-educated or extensive relevant industry experience

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.