Senior Data & Performance Analyst
£51,000 – £56,000 + excellent benefits | Hybrid working
Are you passionate about turning complex data into actionable business insights? Do you thrive in shaping performance frameworks that drive productivity, efficiency, and profitability?
The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a Senior Data & Performance Analyst to join our Digital Strategy Team. In this role, you’ll lead the development of a company-wide performance and insight capability — turning numbers into decisions that make a real impact.
What you’ll be doing
Build a Business Performance Framework
Develop and maintain a structured performance framework aligned to organisational objectives.
Define and refine KPIs across revenue, productivity, operational efficiency, and system adoption.
Establish performance benchmarks and ensure consistent metric governance across departments.
Deliver Insight & Analysis
Conduct deep-dive analysis of operational and commercial performance.
Identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Model financial and productivity impacts of proposed changes (e.g., cost reductions, revenue uplift).
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
Provide Cross-Functional Insight Support
Be the go-to analytics expert for Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR, Senior Leadership, and Digital teams.
Support key initiatives with data-driven recommendations and performance guidance.
Lead Reporting & Dashboarding
Design and oversee high-quality dashboards and reports.
Shift reporting from reactive data provision to proactive performance insight.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business priorities.
Commercial Modelling
Quantify efficiency gains and productivity improvements.
Model ROI for digital initiatives, automation, and system enhancements.
Provide evidence-based financial analysis to support business cases.
Develop People & Capability
Line manages and mentor junior analysts.
Elevate team capability from reactive reporting to structured insight generation.
Implement standards, processes, and governance to ensure data quality.What we’re looking for
Essential:
Proven experience in business performance or commercial analytics.
Advanced data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar BI tools).
Experience defining KPIs and building performance frameworks.
Ability to model financial and productivity impacts.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Experience managing or developing junior analysts.Desirable:
Experience in recruitment or sales-driven environments.
Exposure to digital/product teams.
Knowledge of CRM or enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
Experience in KPI transformation or mature KPI environments.What you’ll get
£51,000 – £56,000 salary (depending on experience)
30 days paid holiday (including statutory holidays)
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Optional employee benefits scheme
Hybrid working available after initial probationary periodAbout The Best Connection
We’re one of the UK’s leading employee-owned temporary recruitment agencies, with over 35 years of experience and 80+ branches nationwide. We support sectors including driving, industrial, commercial, care, and aviation.
As an employee-owned business, your voice matters. Be part of a culture that values contribution, collaboration, and shared reward — including profit-sharing opportunities.
Ready to turn data into decisions that drive real impact? Apply today and join a team that values insight, innovation, and results