Data Analyst
Location: Wakefield
We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.
We are looking for a full time Data Analyst to join our Central team in Wakefield.
As a Data Analyst, you will be expected to:
Identify data sources to meet the organisation's requirement, using evidence based decision making to establish a rationale for inclusion and exclusion of various data sets and models
- Work with system owners to identify all potential sources of data, document and maintain for future reference
- Document and verify data for inclusion, gain data owner buy in.
Identify data gaps with the organisation’s source data
- Identify and close data reporting gaps.
- Ensure that colleagues are adhering to processes.
Support the design and management of the groups analytical and reporting systems
- Customise various reports for the business as required to help improve the financial focus.
- Work actively on the analysis and interpretation of business trends and activity to identify key triggers that will provide insight into current and potential company performance
- Work with stakeholders to meet their reporting needs and ensure data/ information presented is an accurate reflection of business performance.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes
- Assess the systems currently in place by liaising with end-users to find out which areas of their systems work well and which areas require functional improvement.
- Involved in implementing finance systems and upgrades.
- Assess the quality and relevance of the data repositories in place.
- Develop a framework for data standardisation and consistency across the groups systems.
- Train new users on new applications or features.
Continuously improve controls and procedures for the benefit of Aston Barclay
- Review and maintain mapping of current policies and processes, identifying gaps and risks.
- Work with subject matter experts to ensure legislative compliance where needed.
- Understand the performance trends within the Company and take appropriate action where necessary.
- Support development of continuous improvement and update process to ensure consistent compliance.
Support Management with ad hoc requests and reporting
- Action requests in line with the requirements, and work with key stakeholders to meet the needs of the Company
- Ensure that work aligns with the goals and needs of the Company, adapting plans as needed.
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience of working on data-related projects.
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to generate new ideas and be innovative.
- Experience of producing quality analysis and MI to deadlines.
- Ability to work with external advisors.
- Attention to detail
- Appropriate Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook skills.
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI and Qlik Sense desirable but not essential.
This position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. These include:
- 25 days leave per annum + bank holidays
- The ability to purchase upto an additional 5 days leave per annum
- Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption policies
- Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy
- Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets
- Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)
- Life assurance cover 2 x salary
- Christmas savings scheme
- Length of service awards
- Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme
- Early finish on your birthday
