Senior Project Data Analyst

Biffa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Data Analyst to oversee data migration processes from legacy systems to enterprise platforms. This role requires strong SQL and ETL skills, along with experience handling large datasets. The ideal candidate will contribute to best practices in data management and ensure data readiness prior to go-live. Join us in making a difference in waste management and promoting sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large volumes of transactional and operational data.
• Proficient with data transformation and validation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills for data cleanup and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ETL processes for data migration.
• Work on data workflows with SQL Server and ETL tools.
• Validate data accuracy with business users.
• Create documentation for migration processes.

Skills

SQL proficiency

ETL tools experience

Data migration project execution

Data profiling skills

Root cause analysis

Understanding of waste management

Tools

SQL Server

Alteryx

Talend

SSMS

SSIS

Job description

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As a Senior Project Data Analyst within our Data Migration team, you will be instrumental in migrating data from legacy systems to business-critical enterprise systems, either as part of transformational projects or supporting the seamless integration of newly acquired waste management businesses. Reporting to the Data Migration Lead, your primary responsibility will be to manage end-to-end data migration processes — ensuring that source data is transformed, validated, and ready to be loaded accurately into enterprise platforms.

Your core responsibilities

• Design and implement robust ETL processes to migrate operational and commercial data from legacy and acquired systems into corporate platforms.
• Work with SQL Server (SSMS, SSIS), Alteryx or Talend to develop, test, and optimize data workflows.
• Analyse, cleanse, and prepare datasets including customer accounts, waste collection schedules, depot and vehicle data, and billing records.
• Validate migrated data with business users to ensure accuracy and operational readiness prior to go-live.
• Create clear documentation for transformation logic, migration procedures, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to best practices and standardization of migration approaches across acquisitions and system projects.

Requirements

• Proficient in SQL and ETL tools (SSMS, SSIS, or other ETL tools) with a track record of executing data migration projects.
• Experience handling large volumes of transactional and operational data from complex source systems.
• Strong data profiling, root cause analysis, and transformation capabilities.
• Knowledge of the waste management industry or similar field services/logistics is desirable.

About Biffa

We’re changing the way people think about waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Our 11,000+ employees across the country trust us to provide rewarding careers that are often challenging but never dull.

We value diversity and equality, believing that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective working environment.