Data Analyst Senior Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager - Advisory Consulting

Grant Thornton (UK)
Belfast
1 day ago
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Department overview Our Technology Consulting team is part our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results. As a Data Analyst, you will have the chance to work alongside industry-leading clients across diverse sectors and leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to deliver impactful data insights and solutions that drive measurable outcomes for clients. Job Description & Summary We are seeking a data analyst to be part of our dynamic and growing Technology Consulting practice. The role will include the support of end-to-end analytics engagements across diverse industry sectors and the design and implementation of data-driven solutions. You will have access to high-profile clients and contribute to meaningful projects, offering a clear path for career progression and skill and knowledge development. This role offers exciting opportunities for both technical and professional growth, as you help shape data-driven decision-making for a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from established enterprises to innovative startups. Embrace the possibility to apply you dont need to meet every single requirement. We would love to hear from you! Roles and Responsibilities Developing, validating and transforming data to ensure quality and integrity for analysis. Creating impactful data visualisations and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau or Excel to present key insights. Collaborating with clients to gather requirements, identify data sources and translate insights into actionable business recommendations. Contributing to the creation of technical documentation including design specifications and process workflows. Assist in developing innovative approaches to Analytics and Process Automation utilising tools such as Power Query, Power Automate and VBA to streamline operations. Actively participating in workshops and meetings to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions. Managing multiple workstreams while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Supporting Business Development activities including creating proposals and identifying client opportunities. Staying updated on emerging trends in Data Analytics and continuously integrating new tools and techniques to enhance client solutions. Skills and Experience Education and Certifications Bachelors Degree in a Quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science). Proficiency in at least one Programming language (e.g., SQL, Python, R). Experience Between 3 8 years of experience in Data Analysis or related roles. Hands-on experience with Data Visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Excel. Familiarity with Database Management and Design including SQL and Oracle. In-depth understanding of Data Governance principles and best practices in Data Management. Experience using Agile Project Management tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA. Experience with ETL processes and Data Migration between systems. Skills and Competencies Knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms and Predictive Analytics techniques. Exposure to Big Data technologies and Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Certifications in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate). Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders. Strong knowledge of Data Transformation, Validation and Remediation processes. LI-RM1 About Us We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed wherever theyre located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we dont just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow this link ( for information on our generous benefits package. About the Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firms best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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