Data Analyst - SQL & Power BI
Manchester – Hybrid (2 days)
Up to £40,000
Forward Role
is partnering with a high-growth organisation to recruit an ambitious
Data Analyst
to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate for data, is looking to super charge their career in analytics and is ambitious, self-starter who is not afraid to 'get stuck in'
Essentials Skills:
* working with data warehouses
* working with raw data and are confident using SQL or other programme languages to extract data from the database for investigation
* building Power BI reports from scratch
This is a truly exciting opportunity to boost your career in data and take on true responsibilities quickly. The team and business are growing and your progression and development will accelerate with this.
As the Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in helping the business make data-driven decisions – utilising
SQL, Power BI
and Excel. You will work with a variety of datasets, ensuring information is accurate, well-structured, and easy to interpret. The role offers the chance to work as an end-to-end analyst; develop analytical solutions, improve reporting processes, and collaborate with teams across the business to deliver actionable insights.
Role & Responsibilities
* Work with large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights, delivering clear reports and visualisations to inform business decisions.
* Ensure data is accurate, consistent, and reliable by validating, cleansing, and maintaining key sources.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the business to understand their data needs and translate them into meaningful outputs.
* Support compliance with data governance policies and maintain high standards for handling sensitive information.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting capabilities.
* Provide timely analytical support to internal stakeholders, helping the business make informed decisions.
* Continuously develop your skills and knowledge to keep pace with evolving business and technical requirements.
Skills & Experience
* Previous Data Analytics experience in a commercial environment, or coming from a relevant numerical degree (e.g. Data Analytics, Maths)
* Strong with SQL (or Python), Power BI (or similar) and Excel are essential.
* Pro-active, with a passion for data, and eager to learn and develop
* Experience building and managing dashboards and reports from scratch, ideally in Power BI
* working with data warehouses
* working with raw data and are confident using SQL or other programme languages to extract data from the data base for investigation
* Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
* Clear and effective communication skills, able to explain insights to non-technical audiences.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
This role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to develop your analytical skills, and the chance to contribute to meaningful business decisions. If you enjoy problem-solving, exploring data, and helping teams make smarter decisions, this is the role for you.