Data / Business Analyst

Leeds (Hybrid, Mostly Onsite)

Full Time

Permanent

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Job Description

We are looking for two Data / Business Analysts to join our growing Business Intelligence function. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining SQL and SSRS-based reports and Power BI dashboards that support decision-making across the business. This role is primarily focused on operational reporting and analysis, but with the opportunity to contribute to our longer-term journey towards a data-first culture embracing KPI-driven dashboards and modern BI tools.

You will report to the Business Intelligence Lead.

Key Duties

Develop and maintain operational reports using SQL, SSRS/Power BI Paginated Reports and Excel.
Deliver accurate and timely reporting for business teams including operations, sales, finance, and customer services.
Support the ongoing strategy to deliver a modern, timely and accurate data warehouse and analytics platform providing one version of truth via automation and Power BI dashboards.
Engage directly with stakeholders at all levels — from depot staff with limited IT literacy through to senior leadership.
Translate business questions into clear reporting requirements and outputs.
Ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in reporting, especially where reports are customer-facing.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes and reporting methods and utilisation.
Support the rationalisation of existing reports and data entities as we transition to the new BI platform.
At higher levels of experience, provide guidance to colleagues and support the BI Lead in shaping data management and reporting processes.

Essential Requirements

Solid SQL skills (query writing, joins, stored procedures).
Experience using SSRS for report development.
Strong Excel capability (advanced formulas, pivots, lookups).
Comfortable speaking with non-technical stakeholders, understanding their needs, and explaining data clearly.
A proactive, adaptable mindset — comfortable with changing requirements and able to suggest improvements.
Ability to work independently with limited training support.
Commercial experience in relevant roles.

Nice To Have

Exposure to Power BI or other equivalent BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Metabase).
Experience supporting customer-facing reports.
Knowledge of relational database concepts and data modelling
Awareness of ETL processes and data warehousing principles

Personality Type

Confident communicator — able to engage with users across all levels of the business.
Adaptable and comfortable with changing requirements.
Curious and proactive — willing to challenge, suggest improvements, and share ideas.
Detail-focused but pragmatic, delivering “good enough” solutions in a timely way.
Team player, open to learning and contributing to the wider BI journey.

We Offer

£32,000 – £48,000 (DOE) + flexible benefits package.
33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy/sell additional leave.
Flexible benefits via Perkbox, including discounts on shopping and refurbished electronics.
4% company pension contribution.
Hybrid by agreement, but mainly onsite in Leeds to stay close to stakeholders and colleagues
Significant opportunities for on-the-job learning, growth, and progression as we continue to expand and build a modern BI function utilising the latest technologies and tools.