Job Description
Do you enjoy working with Data and would like to develop your skills in the data landscape, and help NEC use data to shape its decision making? Are you curious about how data can shape and influence the decisions we make? Do you think big about data and understand how it can improve the way organisations operate?
NEC’s Business & Data Analyst team is a group of motivated and driven analytics specialists who provide the organisation with technical solutions and business intelligence, alongside supporting the necessary systems and processes to achieve these solutions. The intelligence provided by the team underpins the direction and decisions made to drive the organisation’s future growth.
The team operates at every level of the organisation, and has a mandate to create a process & data driven culture.
This role predominantly requires someone who has had hands-on experience with the Power Platform either via a junior analytical/technical role or have had exposure through project work and/or degree at university. The role will allow you to build your career as a technical expert as you will be working with growing technology to drive business innovation.
What will you be doing?
Work with Data & Analytics Developers with the focus on delivering the vision and roadmap of the Business & Data analytics team and the services it provides, as set out by the Business Analyst Team Controller, and the Head of Business Operations.
You will help support various projects from inception to delivery therefore it is important that you can build strong working relationships. Alongside this you will have responsibility for the upkeep of key systems and data used by the business, e.g. Dynamics CRM.
Of course, this isn’t the only thing you might be doing, daily you may also be:
* Working with the team to provide ongoing reports available to the NEC Software Solutions business
* Conduct detailed analysis and reporting which will feed into key stakeholders in the business
* Identify and quantify opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies.
* Apply analytical and technical expertise to ensure high standards of analysis and reporting across the team.
* Drive continual improvement of existing reporting and processes.
* Develop and deploy strategies to create measurable improvements.
* Help with keeping documentation compliant and up to date.
* Collaborate with other team members to ensure reporting assets are complaint and secured.
* Staying up to date on new technologies and data capabilities.
* Identifying new areas of influence for the Business Operations division.
Who are we looking for?
* You have a keen interest in data & analytics.
* Strong diligence and problem-solving skills.
* You have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
* Able and willing to travel throughout the UK.
* Confident in quickly understanding and working with complex datasets
* Comfortable in use of data visualisation techniques
Qualifications
What qualifications and expertise are required?
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc)
* Previous experience of working with data-driven/analytical reports
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex situations at the appropriate level to both end users and technical staff.
* Treats everyone with respect; Builds trust and long-term relationships; Adheres to policies and procedures.
* Excellent time management, including work prioritisation with minimal supervision
* A self-starter with the ability to quickly understand existing data sets and work to deadlines
What will give you the edge?
* Knowledge of Power BI, and experience in creating reports and dashboards.
* Exposure to Microsoft Power Tools (Power Automate, Power Apps), with willingness to learn.
* Exposure to any of these systems; Dynamics CRM, SAP ECC Business Warehouse, Salesforce.
* Knowledge of SQL
* Experience of data warehouse structures and data relationships
* Statistical, IT or business-based degree
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
* Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
* 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
* 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
* A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
* A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
* All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.
OTHER INFORMATION
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
* All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
* Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
Who We Are:
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.