Senior Data Analyst

Location: Newcastle upon TyneJob Type: Permanent

We are supporting a well-established business in the search for a Senior Data Analyst to join their growing Data & Analytics team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded professional to play a key role in delivering insight, supporting business-critical projects, and driving data-led decision-making.

The Opportunity

As part of a collaborative data team, you will work with stakeholders across the business to transform data into actionable insight. You'll play a key role in identifying performance trends, uncovering opportunities for improvement, and supporting a range of business initiatives through data-led recommendations.

The position offers exposure to business intelligence, forecasting, reporting development, and emerging technologies, making it ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical analysis with commercial problem-solving.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver actionable insights to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting solutions, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to understand requirements and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to a variety of projects focused on improving reporting, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist with forecasting, performance analysis, and ad-hoc business investigations.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a data, analytics, insight, or business intelligence role.
• Strong ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders and translating business requirements into meaningful insight.
• A commercial mindset with a passion for data-driven decision making.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with reporting and visualisation tools.