Technical Data Analyst

Role Title: Technical Data Analyst Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid) Hiring type: Contract The Opportunity: (Brief Overview of the Role) The Data Analyst will collect, interpret and visualize complex data sets to provide actionable business insights. Identifying trends, patterns, and correlations to aid decision-making. It will also include retrospective documentation of existing data flows to provide transparent and easily consumable documentation / artefacts. Key Responsibilities • Data Collection: Gathering data from various sources and ensuring data integrity (often 60-70% of the role). • Analysis & Modelling: Utilizing statistical methods to interpret data sets and identify trends, patterns, or anomalies. • Reporting & Visualization: Where necessary supporting the development of automating reports and interactive dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), including validation of output. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicating technical findings to non-technical audiences to support strategic decision-making. • Database Management: Querying databases using SQL and optimizing data collection processes. What you will need to succeed in the role: (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required) • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and Excel is essential; knowledge of R, Python, or specialized BI tools is highly preferred. • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to understand the "why" behind the data. • Mathematics & Statistics: Solid understanding of statistical analysis. Communication: Ability to present data insights clearly to stakeholders.