Data Analyst
Posted 3 days ago by Cloud Decisions
£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Analyst role is a contract position focused on utilizing Power BI to transform raw data into actionable business insights. The position requires hands-on experience in building dashboards and data models while collaborating closely with stakeholders. The role demands a regular onsite presence in London, with a contract duration of 3 to 6 months starting in March. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of data analytics in a commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build Power BI dashboards that deliver clear insights for business users
- Query and explore data using SQL and Databricks
- Create and maintain robust data models to support reporting and analytics
- Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into visual insights
- Support reporting across ERP and business systems, ensuring data is meaningful and accurate
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Power BI (dashboard creation and insights delivery)
- Working knowledge of SQL and querying data in environments such as Databricks
- Solid understanding of data modelling for reporting and analytics
- Exposure to ERP or core business systems and how data supports decision-making
- Strong communication skills — able to gather requirements and explain insights clearly
- Comfortable working onsite in London 3–4 days per week
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Data Analyst (Contract) – Power BI & Insights
Day rate: £300–£450 (dependent on experience)
Location: London (3–4 days onsite per week)
Contract: 3–6 months
Start: March
The Opportunity
We are looking for Data Analysts who enjoy turning raw data into meaningful business insight. This is a hands-on contract role focused on building dashboards, shaping data models, and working closely with stakeholders to translate real business questions into clear, actionable reporting. The work is delivery-focused, fast-moving, and highly visible, ideal for someone who wants strong client exposure and the chance to sharpen their Power BI and data modelling skills in a commercial environment. This engagement requires a regular onsite presence in London (3–4 days per week), working directly with business users and delivery teams.
The Role
You will:
- Build Power BI dashboards that deliver clear insights for business users
- Query and explore data using SQL and Databricks (analysis-focused, not data engineering)
- Create and maintain robust data models to support reporting and analytics
- Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into visual insights
- Support reporting across ERP and business systems, ensuring data is meaningful and accurate
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
What we’re Looking For
Essential:
- Hands-on experience with Power BI (dashboard creation and insights delivery)
- Working knowledge of SQL and querying data in environments such as Databricks
- Solid understanding of data modelling for reporting and analytics
- Exposure to ERP or core business systems and how data supports decision-making
- Strong communication skills — able to gather requirements and explain insights clearly
- Comfortable working onsite in London 3–4 days per week
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Industry knowledge in finance, operations, supply chain, or similar data-heavy domains
- Experience supporting multiple dashboards or stakeholder groups
Why Apply?
- Immediate impact role with a March start
- Clear scope focused on Power BI, insights, and business value
- Strong onsite collaboration and stakeholder exposure
- Flexible contract length (3–6 months)
- Opportunity to be part of a wider delivery team (2–3 analysts in total)