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Senior Business Analyst

Oving, West Sussex
1 week ago
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SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

£££ Excellent salary depending on experience.

Join our dynamic team at Scrap Car Comparison, a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to revolutionising car buying through innovative data-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of technology and analytics to provide our customers with unparalleled services.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional data analysis capabilities, and a deep understanding of Python scripting and SQL. This role requires proficiency in data interpretation and presentation, enabling the delivery of actionable insights to support business decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Analysis:

    · Conduct detailed data analysis and generate insights to support business decisions.

    · Develop and maintain complex data models and perform statistical analysis.

    · Utilize Python and SQL for data manipulation, extraction, and reporting.

  • Business Intelligence:

    · Identify key business trends and insights through comprehensive data analysis.

    · Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver tailored analytical solutions.

    · Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track business performance metrics.

  • Commercial Analysis:

    · Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behaviour to inform strategic business decisions.

    · Provide commercial insights to support pricing strategies, product development, and market positioning.

    · Conduct financial analysis and modelling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.

  • Data Interpretation and Presentation:

    · Interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.

    · Present data findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations.

    · Develop and deliver presentations to communicate analytical results and business impacts effectively.

  • Project Management:

    · Lead and manage analytical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

    · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and improvements.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Skills:

    · Proficiency in Python scripting for data analysis and automation.

    · Strong SQL skills for data querying, manipulation, and reporting.

    · Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.

  • Analytical Skills:

    · Demonstrated ability to analyse large and complex data sets.

    · Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights.

    · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.

  • Commercial Acumen:

    · Deep understanding of business operations and commercial strategies.

    · Ability to link data analysis to business outcomes and financial performance.

    · Experience in market analysis, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.

  • Communication Skills:

    · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    · Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.

    · Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    · Experience in a similar business analyst role within a scaling up company.

    · Familiarity with machine learning and statistical modelling techniques.

    · Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.

    Reasons to join our fabulous team….

    · Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment at the forefront of data-driven solutions.

    · Collaborative culture that encourages creativity, learning, and professional growth.

    · Excellent salary package dependent upon skillset and experience

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: £60,000.00-£(phone number removed) per year

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