Senior Data Analyst

• Are you an experienced Senior Data Analyst with a passion for transforming complex data into meaningful business insights?
• Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join a strategic, data-driven programme focused on delivering actionable insights, supporting business decision-making, and driving value through advanced analytics.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for handling large, complex datasets, interpreting business requirements, and providing meaningful insights that influence business outcomes.
• This role requires strong experience working on data-focused projects, with hands-on expertise in collecting, analysing, transforming, and visualising data. Experience with Google Cloud Platform GCP is essential, while exposure to AWS environments will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and interpret large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions and meaningful insights.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, reports, and visualisations.
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance activities.
• Identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project teams, data engineers, and technical teams.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support strategic initiatives through data-driven decision-making.
• Work within cloud-based environments to manage, process, and analyse data efficiently.
• Ensure data governance, compliance, and best practices are maintained throughout project delivery.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5–8+ years' experience as a Data Analyst in enterprise-scale environments.
• Proven experience handling, analysing, and interpreting data within data-centric projects.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying large datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform GCP, including data and analytics services.
• Experience with data modelling, data quality management, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to define and deliver reporting and analytical requirements.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL.
• Google Cloud Platform GCP – essential.
• Data warehousing concepts.
• ETL/ELT processes.
• Data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar.
• Advanced Excel.
• Data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Python and/or R advantageous.

Highly Advantageous

• Exposure to AWS cloud services.
• Telecommunications industry experience.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies and cloud-based analytics platforms.

Key Competencies

• Strong Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Abilities
• Commercial and Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Mindset
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently and Manage Multiple Priorities
• Results-Driven with a Proactive Approach

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract with a project earmarked for 2+ years and a strong possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on a strategic, data-driven programme.
• Exposure to large-scale data transformation and analytics initiatives.
• Collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment.
• Immediate start available.