Lead Data Analyst

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Lead Data Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.The Data analyst role sits within Creative, reporting to the Data Excellence and Compliance Manager in the Business Planning and Transformation Team.This role will support the design, analysis and maintenance of a diverse range of data inputs and outputs using a variety of tools to achieve reliable and consistent data use via creative visualisation techniques to enable engagement with the whole Creative chapter.Working across the Creative organisation, the individual will be responsible for developing data input methods, data automation and processes with stakeholders via PowerApps and other tools to enable clear and manageable data inputs to support the Creative ways of working.It will involve interacting with stakeholders who know what they require but need technical help to develop PowerApps as well as stakeholders who require process and input method design ideas and support from start to finish.This role will also involve developing, implementing and maintaining analytics working with other data analysts in the team to identify and forecast trends/ patterns in complex data sets, validate assumptions and requirements and capture potential inefficiencies whilst ensuring data outputs are customisable and easily interpreted through visual reporting using tools such as Tableau etc.Duties:Organising and transforming information into comprehensible visualisations, using tools such as PowerApps and TableauDeveloping processes for data input, data automation and management across the Creative organisation.Using multiple known and unknown data sources to enable data driven decision making through effective trend/ pattern identification and forecasting for various processes such as resourcing and programme management etcPreparing reports and presenting these to stakeholders, managers and decision makers.Monitoring data quality across Creative.Work with various teams and stakeholders across Creative and potentially other areas to identify inefficiencies which can be improved using new data tools such as: Tableau, Power Apps or Power Automate.Undertake any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your role as may be requested.Skills Required:Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skillsExperience working with Data Analysis tools such as: Tableau Prep and TableauExperience working with Microsoft 365 tools such as: SharePoint Lists, Power Apps and Power AutomateCompetent using: Office, Excel, PowerPointGood organizational skillsGood communication skillsHappy to work in a fast-paced environment