Lead - Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India seeks an experienced Data Analytics & Reporting professional in Chennai to design dashboards, model data, and translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions.

The role requires strong SQL, Power BI, and MS Excel/Access skills, with 5+ years in analytics. You’ll collaborate with internal and client teams, and support diverse reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience into Data analytics and reporting.
• Bachelor’s in computer science/ IT or related field.
• Proficient with SQL, MS Office applications including Excel, Access, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dashboards per user needs.
• Ensure data is stored and processed intelligently.
• Translate business requirements into specs for reports/dashboards from multiple data sources.
• Collaborate with leads/managers to build reporting solutions.
• Structure data, do data modelling, and assist with schema design.
• Prepare and present statistical information for internal/external use.
• Provide technical assistance and cross training to team members.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ IT

Tools

Power BI

MS Access

Excel

Job description

Job Family

EBO Management Information System (India)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Design and implement dashboards that meet the need and expectation of all its users
• Ensure all data is intelligently stored and processed
• Translate business requirements into specifications that will be used to implement the required reports and dashboards, created from potentially multiple data sources
• Participate with other specialist/leads/managers to understand reporting requirements and work on building solutions or reporting system as per business needs
• Structure company data, do Data Modelling and assist with schema design.
• Collate, prepare, and present statistical information for internal and external use
• Provide technical assistance and cross training to other team members

What You Will Need

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience into Data analytics and reporting
• Must have a bachelor’s in computer science/ IT or any other related streams
• Proficient with SQL, MS Office Applications like Excel, Access, Power BI
• Excellent interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills are required to support working in project environments that includes internal, external and customer teams
• Experience on Data Modelling
• Requires strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess and adjust quickly to changing priorities

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Reporting and Analysis experience in Power BI
• VBA Develop automation scripts using Excel Macros.
• MS Excel Expertise in Excel reporting and dashboards.
• MS Access database and application development.
• Communicate seamlessly with Client Business lines, Leadership team and other internal stakeholders.
• Willing to work in rotational shifts and mandatory work from office.
• Good to have but not mandatory – Python, Power Automate, Power Apps.

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.