Data & Analytics Analyst

Data & Analytics Analyst | Up to £510 per day | Outside IR35 | 3 Months | Solihull/Hybrid Overview We’re seeking a Data & Analytics Analyst to support the delivery of enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions. This role is ideal for a contractor who enjoys working across data engineering, BI, and analytics delivery, partnering with stakeholders to turn business needs into actionable insights. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering • Support design, build, and maintenance of ETL pipelines • Assist with data architecture, models, and documentation Business Intelligence & Analytics • Deliver dashboards, reports, and ad-hoc analysis • Translate business needs into clear analytics requirements • Validate and analyse diverse data sets • Ensure BI outputs are accurate, reliable, and trusted • Identify trends, insights, and improvement opportunities User Experience & Delivery • Develop user stories, personas, and analytics requirements • Support delivery of analytics services aligned to business needs and SLAs • Enable self-service reporting through guidance and best practice • Monitor performance metrics and support continuous improvement Risk & Governance • Support data risk management and incident resolution • Ensure solutions align with architecture, security, and governance standards What Success Looks Like • High stakeholder confidence in analytics and insights • Strong alignment between analytics outputs and user needs • Measurable improvements in decision-making and data quality • Reduced data-related incidents Skills & Experience Essential • Experience across data analysis and business intelligence • Strong SQL and scripting skills (Python, PowerShell or similar) • Understanding of data management and analytics principles • Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder collaboration Desirable • Cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure Synapse) • Data warehousing experience • Power BI or similar BI tools Rate and Details • Up to £510 per day • Outside IR35 • 3 months • Hybrid with 2-3 days in the Solihull office