Data Analyst (Excel & Operational Insight) | Cheadle | Onsite | £30,000 - £35,000 wide range of benefits/discounts | Retail/FMCG This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-volume business operating within the retail and FMCG space. The organisation is scaling rapidly, with data sitting at the heart of decision-making across the business. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in turning data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, improve performance, and support commercial decision-making across multiple teams. The Role Build, maintain and enhance Excel models used across finance and operations Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify trends, inconsistencies and opportunities Produce regular, Excel-based reporting to support operational and financial performance Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities through detailed data analysis Clean, validate and structure data within Excel to ensure accuracy and usability Use advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) to interrogate and interpret data Manipulate and transform raw data into structured formats suitable for reporting and analysis About You Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) are essential Experience working with data in a commercial environment (Retail or FMCG preferred) Degree in a numerical or analytical field (e.g. Maths, Economics, Data, Business) is advantageous Confident working with large datasets and drawing meaningful conclusions Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment Able to communicate insights clearly and support decision-making across teams What's on Offer £30,000 - £35,000 salary Fully onsite working environment Staff discounts and additional benefits Opportunity to develop strong, practical Excel and data skills Clear progression as the business continues to grow Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BH35729