Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Posted 3 days ago by Haystack

£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Data Business Analyst role involves acting as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution, focusing on high-impact data and analytics initiatives within a hybrid working environment. The position requires collaboration with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to deliver quality data products and insights, particularly in Azure environments. The successful candidate will lead complex data initiatives and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role is ideal for a consultant experienced in data transformation and analytics programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the discovery phase for complex data initiatives, translating stakeholder requirements into technical user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Collaborate daily with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality data products and reporting solutions.
  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data projects, including rigorous UAT, testing, and final business sign-off.
  • Map out data lineage and business metrics to ensure analytics outputs drive measurable commercial value and high user adoption.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between senior business stakeholders and technical squads within a fast-moving Azure ecosystem.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record as a Data Business Analyst working on large-scale data transformation or analytics programmes.
  • Strong technical competency within Azure environments, including familiarity with cloud data platforms and enterprise analytics tools.
  • Excellent Requirements Engineering skills, with the ability to create detailed documentation for ERP, CRM, and reporting integrations.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing both technical engineers and C-suite leadership.
  • A results-oriented mindset with the ability to solve complex problems in high-pressure, enterprise-level environments.

Salary (Rate): £600 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Data Business Analyst Outside IR35 | Hertfordshire | Hybrid | £550 - £600 per day

We're working with an established, high-growth enterprise organisation on this exciting opportunity. You will act as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, driving high-impact data and analytics initiatives that transform how the business utilizes its information assets. This role is perfect for a consultant who thrives in complex Azure environments and enjoys translating ambiguous business needs into high-quality data products. You will join an ambitious team tasked with delivering business-critical insights using modern cloud data platforms and advanced reporting tools.

The Role

  • Lead the discovery phase for complex data initiatives, translating stakeholder requirements into technical user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Collaborate daily with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality data products and reporting solutions.
  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data projects, including rigorous UAT, testing, and final business sign-off.
  • Map out data lineage and business metrics to ensure analytics outputs drive measurable commercial value and high user adoption.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between senior business stakeholders and technical squads within a fast-moving Azure ecosystem.

What You'll Need

  • Proven track record as a Data Business Analyst working on large-scale data transformation or analytics programmes.
  • Strong technical competency within Azure environments, including familiarity with cloud data platforms and enterprise analytics tools.
  • Excellent Requirements Engineering skills, with the ability to create detailed documentation for ERP, CRM, and reporting integrations.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing both technical engineers and C-suite leadership.
  • A results-oriented mindset with the ability to solve complex problems in high-pressure, enterprise-level environments.

What's On Offer

  • Highly competitive daily rate of £550 - £600 (Outside IR35).
  • Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension based on project milestones.
  • Flexible hybrid working model balancing remote productivity with London/Hertfordshire collaboration.
  • The opportunity to influence a high-profile data strategy within an established market leader.

Apply via Haystack today!