Data Analyst - SQL

Griffin Fire
Portsmouth
2 months ago
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We are looking for an experienced and technical Data Analyst, with a specific skill set to join our existing data team.

  • We are looking for an individual with Data Engineering skills who has the ability to map business requirements to technical requirements.
  • The individual must have strong SQL and proven experience of interrogating raw data through to manipulation.
  • Confident to write in SQL.

About the department: Data Services is utilized throughout the company, and the Data Analysts are responsible for supporting business reporting for numerous teams. Data Services look after the data warehouse, where data is received internally and externally and is prepared and enriched before being modeled to make it easily reportable. The team extracts, transforms, and loads the data into its end state.

Responsibilities:

  • Understanding the current business landscape (priorities, preferences, and constraints).
  • Quantifying the potential effort/value to support prioritization.
  • Gathering and elaborating on business requirements.
  • Analysis and data interpretation.
  • Collaboration with development teams to translate requirements into design.
  • Presentation of data via reporting and visualization (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Cognos, etc.).
  • Coordinating testing with end-users and ensuring sign-off.
  • Maintaining data/report documentation (report catalog, business glossary, etc.).
  • Evaluating outcomes and benefits to inform future planning.
  • Identifying training needs for end-users.

Experience Required:

  • Advanced on SQL - looking for strong technical knowledge and experience.
  • Strong understanding of business operations.
  • Excellent business analytical skills.
  • Documenting business and technical requirements.
  • Knowledge and experience of IBM Cognos Suite and administration or relevant BI tools.
  • Proficiencies in using Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel at an advanced level.

The Individual:

  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including confidence in presenting.
  • Self-motivated and proactive worker.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Able to work effectively with all levels of staff and external partners, including key stakeholders to understand their requirements and challenge these as necessary.
  • Highly disciplined approach to analysis and documentation process.

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) it is more than just an externally benchmarked salary and bonus; we also offer:

  • Hybrid working pattern is 2 days in the office and 3 days from a location of your choice.
  • Access to attractive car schemes for you (& your family) for Toyota & Lexus cars.
  • Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution).
  • Generous annual leave of 25 days which increases with service and holiday purchase option.
  • Private Medical Healthcare (single, partner/spouse, and dependent children) with Digital GP Service.
  • Group Income Protection cover with Aviva including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing services.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Eye tests.
  • Onsite gym, Sports and Social Club, & flu jabs to keep you healthy.
  • Wellbeing hour each month and many more initiatives throughout the year to encourage a healthy mind and body, and to raise awareness and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Dress for your day policy to make you feel comfortable at work.
  • Eco HQ, free parking & restaurant.
  • Two volunteering days per year.
  • Reward gateway voucher discounts.
  • Flexible working scheme and we welcome flexible working conversations at interview.
  • Regular 121s with your manager, a personal development review (PReview) each quarter.
  • A wide range of learning & development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning courses.
  • £250 contribution towards you learning something new outside of work.
  • Annual events (e.g., summer party, BBQ & Xmas party) including Countdown to Christmas events every December - it is so much fun!

Our Recruitment Process:

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) we value everyone and are pleased to be recognized as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you meet the minimum criteria for this role and wish to apply under the DC scheme, you may be moved forward to the next stage. Please ensure to add this information into your application.

When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

  • Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview.
  • Organizing a time and location that best suits you.
  • Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview.

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis to support you to be your best self.

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