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Data Analyst
at BES Group Manchester in Manchester (Published at 29-11-2024)
Who we are in a nutshell.
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our Data Analytics Team. The role will be focused on the ‘what, why, future and so what?’ of the business allowing management intervention and decision making to be incorporated into these questions.
What will you be doing?
Most of your work will be carried out using Microsoft Excel, CRM and BI systems, so you will need to be comfortable learning new systems and being a bit of an Excel expert. You will also be statistics and data obsessed.
You will:
- Interpret and report on data and statistics across our vast and growing group
- Develop, track and analyse key metrics such as Sales performance, Pricing and Profit Margin analysis, as well as Operational metrics
- Identify key trends in the data and areas of improvement
- Use data to advise on sector specific performance to guide and support our Sales, Operations, and Pricing teams in where their time is best spent
- Work closely with our Data Engineering team to develop group-wide data capabilities, and leverage where appropriate to unlock operational benefits, capacity improvements, and other additional value add that can be created from harvesting the group-wide data sets.
- Develop standardised analytical dashboards using available information, covering group wide activity and key performance indicators.
As part of our team, you will get:
- A starting salary between £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- A flexible working approach, the role will be based in our Manchester city centre office, with some home based working available (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set-up for time spent working from home)
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- 2 x life cover
- Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year
- Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company-wide volunteering scheme
- Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity
To join our team, you will need:
- Proven experience in an analytical role, with a track record of successful project delivery
- Experience and confidence in using visualisation tools such as Power BI
- A natural flair for data, numbers, and calculations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Adept at relationship building
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent presentation skills (both in creation and delivery)
- Fantastic reporting skills and the ability to make numbers make sense
- Degree in a data related course (desirable)
We want you to be you
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click ‘Apply’. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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