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Senior Data Analyst

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2 weeks ago
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Thames Water is currently seeking a skilled and drivenSenior Data Analystto join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support client managers by delivering expert insight and guidance across a broad range of business areas, from day-to-day operations to high-impact projects.

What you will be doing as the Senior Data Analyst:

You’ll be responsible for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data, as well as organizing, visualizing, analyzing, and presenting insights in a clear and compelling manner. A key aspect of this role will involve contributing to the successful migration of data from legacy on-premise systems to the Azure Cloud. This position supports all Customer Service, Financial Customer Care, and Wholesale units, as well as wider organizational reporting needs across Thames Water.

  • Analysis:Provide relevant and effective operational data analysis and interpretation
  • Impact:Provide expert advice to help influence and inform colleagues/managers on operational decisions
  • Insight from metrics:Daily reporting and analysis, interpreting data into insight
  • Influencing and Impact:Driving key business priorities and decisions through data, supporting operational teams to make informed decisions
  • What-if and scenario modelling:Conduct modelling and interpretation of operational data, working closely with colleagues at all levels, providing insight and challenge to operational and project teams
  • Risk mitigation:Monitoring, controlling, and reporting on risk and opportunity profiles
  • Report Building:Producing consolidated reports, analyzing complex data to identify skills gaps or broken processes, and making recommendations for improvements
  • Cross-functional working:Supporting other managers and departments with effective data capture for regular and ad-hoc reporting

What you should bring to the role:

  • Data, analytical, and insight experience
  • Ability to deal with key stakeholders
  • Previous people management experience
  • Previous commercial experience or equivalent
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, including PL-SQL, and Azure Data Factory
  • Strong programming background, including Python, is highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary of up to £52,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
  • 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
  • Benefits including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, vouchers, and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. We’re committed to making a difference and supporting our employees’ growth.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day presents new opportunities. We provide fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we’re looking for passionate individuals eager to improve the world.

If you’re seeking a sustainable career that makes a difference in millions of lives while protecting water resources, join us in building a better future.

We value diversity and inclusion and support applicants throughout the recruitment process. Assistance is available if needed to remove barriers to success.

When crises occur, we rally together to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador, with training provided, to gain experience, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer:Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.


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