Assistant Manager - Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Chennai conducts data-driven projects across business units, gathering data from multiple sources, building dashboards, and delivering actionable insights. The role emphasizes data accuracy, governance, and timely reporting to support decision-making.

The Assistant Manager - Data Analyst collaborates with engineering and product teams, handles complex datasets, and mentors junior analysts while delivering daily/weekly/monthly reports using Power BI and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Information Management/Statistics or comparable discipline required.
• 7+ years of experience in data analytics or data science roles.
• Excellent data analysis skills and ability to handle clients independently.
• Proficient in report writing and presenting findings.
• Advanced understanding of data management and visualization practices.
• Experience with MS Office (advanced Excel), Power BI and VBA Macros.
• Fluency in Python and SQL for data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from primary and secondary sources and maintain databases.
• Identify trends and insights from intricate datasets.
• Cleanse data and review reports to fix coding errors.
• Develop dashboards and visual aids to support decision-making.
• Produce daily/weekly/monthly reports in MS Excel/Power BI.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to meet business needs.
• Mentor data analysts and track key deliverables.
• Engage with clients to meet analytics demands.

Skills

Data analytics

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

VBA Macros

Dashboard development

Data visualization

Client handling

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or comparable discipline

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

SQL

Job description

## Assistant Manager - Data AnalystApply: IN - Chennai: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (26 days left to apply): 42425**Job Family:**EBO Management Information System (India)**Travel Required:**Up to 25%**Clearance Required:**None**What You Will Do:*** Gather data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring the upkeep of databases and data systems.* Detect, examine, and decode trends or patterns within intricate datasets.* Cleanse data and scrutinize computer-generated reports and outputs to identify and rectify coding errors.* Coordinate with management to align business and informational priorities.* Responsible for tracking process metrics, SLAs and driving improvement* Employ statistical techniques to scrutinize data and produce actionable business insights.* Collaborate with the management team to determine and rank the needs of different business units.* Develop data dashboards, charts, and visual aids to support decision-making across departments.* Creation of Daily/Weekly Monthly reports in adherence to process timelines on MS excel/Power BI. Create and develop and modification of excel based tools /Power BI.* Partner with engineering and product development teams to understand business requirements.* Assist Operations team to consolidate, track and report the status of Key deliverables* Manage the tasks of data analysts and identify optimization opportunities.* Collaborate directly with internal and external clients to meet analytics demands.**What You Will Need:*** Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Management, Statistics, or comparable discipline* Minimum 7 years of experience in data analytics or data science roles.* Excellent Data Analysis skills & Independent client handling & execution ability* Adept at report writing and presenting findings.* Advanced understanding of data management and visualization practices.* Prior experience working with MS Office (advanced excel), Power BI and VBA Macros* Fluency in Python and SQL for data analytics.* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving techniques and communication skills.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Power Platform tools (PowerApps, Power Automate) for process automation* Flexible to work in mid shift timings and extended business hours