Data Analyst Attractive Salary and Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we? Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,700 colleagues and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025. We're proud to be an Investors in People accredited employer, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity. Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. A look into the role Our innovative Category Development and Quality team are now accepting applications for a rewarding Data Analyst opportunity. This strategically important role is dedicated to Transforming Data & Analytics practices through the deployment of our modern Qlik Sense platform. It will focus on improving the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of business insights to allow faster, informed decision making. Based at our main site in Mallusk, you will work closely with management and data consumers, analysing their business intelligence (BI) and reporting requirements to help deliver modern, impactful solutions which minimise the effort required to collate and interpret core business data and metrics to drive competitive advantage. This role will be very well suited to candidate with data processing experience within the FMCG industry. Working as Data Analyst you will: Carry out analysis of business data and reporting requirements for departments. Develop & Maintain dashboards, reports, and proactive insight visualisations to support departments. Apply strong knowledge of Excel and Qlik Sense to maximise functionality & impact. Deliver the right insights to the right users at the right time to allow faster decision making. Promote good governance and standards in data management and business reporting. Provide actionable insights to drive Innovation Strategy and Operational Excellence. Produce regular reports on key metrics, i.e. retail sales, store or concept performance, waste and pricing and margin analysis. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through regular validation and cleaning processes. Report on potential value of development pipeline at feasibility, development and implementation Analyse and report on post launch performance of product and concepts developed through the development pipeline. Skills for Success Joining us as Data Analyst the minimum criteria youll need is: Have completed 3 years experience in FMCG sector processing data and creating relevant business dashboards. Advanced Excel experience Experience in data quality improvement Experience building dashboard & storyboards Experience in modern business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik, Tableau, Power BI) The Attributes youll need include: Excellent analytical and communication skills Capable of planning, coordinating, and prioritizing multiple tasks Excellent attention to detail Understand how meaningful data can deliver value to the business. Creativity to deliver impactful business insights. Ability to develop effective relationships internally at a variety of levels and work closely with other business units. Aptitude for teaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues. It is desirable if you have: Third level business, IT or Data & Analytics qualification Experience in Agile project management Experience in delivering training. Experience in self-service automation technologies Experience in Qlik scripting Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day-to-day role. You will be part of a business that is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment- we value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email to get in touch. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on 8th February 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Data Analysis Insights Excel Business Intelligence FMCG Dashboards