Business Data Analyst
Posted 3 days ago by Harvey Nash
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Data Business Analyst involves analyzing complex datasets and developing financial models, primarily based in London with a hybrid working arrangement. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and the ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders. The candidate will also need to manage multiple priorities and work independently while occasionally traveling to client sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and interpret complex datasets.
- Build financial models from scratch.
- Utilize data visualization tools (Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
- Conduct scenario planning, financial forecasting, and sensitivity analysis.
- Optimize processes and solve problems creatively.
- Present insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Improve data quality and work with poorly structured data.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Delegate tasks and manage time effectively.
- Simplify complex problems into manageable components.
- Develop relationships with senior stakeholders at the Director level.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proven experience in financial modeling.
- Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel.
- Experience in scenario planning and financial forecasting.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Solid financial acumen.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with poorly structured data.
- Ability to work independently.
- Significant experience in data scripting languages (Python, R, SQL).
- Experience managing senior stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
One of our global clients is looking for a Data Business Analyst based London- 2 days to office. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please reply with your latest CV and best available time to discuss this. Below is the job specs for your reference.
Title: Data Business Analyst
Duration: 6 months
Location: probably London but open to Cardiff, Salford, Glasgow etc.
Hybrid: 1-2 days required in the office, along with occasional travel to other client sites as required
Essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.
- Proven experience in financial modelling, including building models from scratch.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in scenario planning, financial forecasting, and sensitivity analysis.
- Ability to think creatively and “outside the box” to solve problems and optimize processes.
- Solid financial acumen and understanding of business drivers.
- Strong communication skills to present insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working with poorly structured data and improving data quality.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to effectively delegate, manage your own time and prioritise accordingly.
- Able to simplify complex problems into component parts and deal with them systematically.
- Significant experience in one or more data scripting language (such as Python, R or SQL) or tooling relevant to the specifics of the role
- Proven experience developing relationships and managing needs of senior stakeholders at Director level