Senior Data Analyst

Michelle Denny Recruitment is working with a specialist insurance business, to find them an experienced Senior Data Analyst. Available on a hybrid basis (3 days office | 2 days WFH), the salary package is up to £45,000pa. The company's head office is perfectly placed for a simple commute using the main Norwich train line, situated minutes away from Diss station.
The position of Senior Data Analyst is pivotal within the company and your overall remit will be to analyse activity data, investigate trends and make recommendations to support the business operations across the board.

Responsibilities will include:
Supporting the business needs by analysing activity data, investigating trends & making recommendations
Applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools)
Identifying, collecting, and migrating data to and from a range of systems
Building and reviewing complex data models, ensuring adherence to standards
Using data integration tools and languages to integrate and store data, and advise teams on best practice
Designing and conducting data quality assurance, validation and linkage
Identifying gaps and performing remediation actions
Compiling the findings into comprehensive, easy-to-access reports for management and all other company stakeholders
Communicating with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements
Taking ownership of the organization’s data analytics and reporting to empower teams and guide business decisions
Defining and implementing the required remediation actions and preventative measures to ensure the desired data quality
Leveraging analytical skills in order to spot tendencies in data
Using statistical tools to analyse data and forecast trends with actionable business insights
Promoting and leading processes automation and self-serve solutions
Delivering a continuously improve strategy, advocating good data management practices and recognizing improvement opportunities
Co-ordinate teams to resolve problems and implement solutions and preventative measures
Performing peer review colleagues’ outputs to ensure quality
Providing leadership to junior analysts
Training end-users and more junior members of the team
Maintaining awareness of technology changes within the BI industry
Essential expertise:
Degree in software engineering/computer science/Business Intelligence/Data Science/Advanced Analytics or a data related field
Strong knowledge of data modelling, cleansing and standardisation
Proven working experience in ETL data
Strong knowledge of Power BI (plus DAX)
Proficient in Excel, including VBA experience
Proficient in MS SQL
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability for critical thinking
Logical and creative thinking
Ability to interpret requirements and present data in a clear and compelling way
Accuracy and high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team
Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis techniques
Additional expertise that would be advantageous:
Experience with Azure and other data tools
Experience in using one or more statistical software packages (R, SPSS, SaS, Stata)
Good understanding of Python, or other relevant coding languages
PowerShell knowledge
SharePoint experience
Data Warehousing experience
Insurance experience
Awareness of project management techniques
This national business continues their exciting period of growth and is looking for a talented, amiable Senior Data Analyst to become part of their technical data team. Their ethos of continuous improvement enables them to offer access to considerable training and development opportunities and if you have a great work ethic and attitude, you'll career will go from strength to strength.
To discuss in more detail, please contact Michelle Denny, or in the first instance, simply apply online