Overview
MCS Group is partnering with a leading software and services provider within financial services to recruit a Data Analyst to join a high‑profile team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytics skills who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex data challenges and delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. The business works with large multinational organisations and continues to grow through innovative technology and strong client partnerships. You will play a key role in helping customers get the most value from their data while supporting successful project delivery across a range of client engagements.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and data challenges.
* Lead discovery sessions to gather requirements and understand client structures and processes.
* Deliver analytics and reporting solutions using SQL and Power BI.
* Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, issues and underlying data structures.
* Define data models, hierarchies and relationships to support reporting and analytics.
* Import, transform and interrogate data from multiple client systems.
* Support workflow setup and solution builds using SQL.
* Manage multiple client projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Collaborate closely with Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
* Support delivery planning, estimation and scope discussions.
* Challenge unclear requirements and help clients shape effective solutions.
* Act as the key point of contact for client queries and delivery issues.
* Support solution demonstrations, testing and occasional pre‑sales activity.
* Promote best practice across data analysis and delivery processes.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience working with SQL and Power BI.
* Previous experience in a client‑facing data, consulting, implementation or B2B delivery role.
* Strong understanding of data modelling concepts including entities and relationships, hierarchies and dimensional modelling.
* Experience working with complex or poorly structured datasets.
* Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders and clients at all levels.
* Strong problem‑solving skills with a consultative approach.
* Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
* Ability to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions constructively.
* A pragmatic and solutions‑focused mindset.
Salary
Up to £60,000 plus benefits.
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