Data Analyst is needed in City of London, United Kingdom.
Client: Deloitte - Recruitment
Location: City of London, LND, gb
Contract: Contract
Job Description
This is a contract role for a Data Analyst within DMS Digital, offering remote work for a duration of 3 months. The position requires immediate start and is classified as inside IR35. The Data Analyst will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights to support project delivery and strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include extracting, combining, transforming, and analysing complex datasets, primarily using SQL Server and other data tools to ensure data quality, develop reporting, and provide analytical support throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Extraction & Collection: Collaborating with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and client stakeholders to identify, extract, and collect relevant data from multiple sources, including SQL Server databases, for analysis.
- Data Transformation & Modelling: Designing and implementing data transformation processes (ETL/ELT) to cleanse, combine, and structure raw data into formats suitable for analysis and reporting.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Conducting in-depth analysis of complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform project decisions and client solutions.
- Data Requirements Definition: Working with stakeholders to establish clear data requirements for new solutions, reports, and analytical tools.
- Reporting & Visualisation: Creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate key findings and performance metrics to various audiences.
- Data Quality Assurance: Implementing and monitoring data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
- Data Tool Configuration: Assisting with setup, configuration, and administration of data analysis and reporting tools during various phases of development.
- Data Documentation & Reporting: Creating documents for data dictionaries, data lineage, analytical methodologies, and regular performance reports.
- Data Governance & Standards: Contributing to the development and review of standards applicable to data assessment, quality, design, and analysis activities.
- Data Risk Management: Supporting the management of risk controls related to data analysis and reporting activities.
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role within a consulting environment or on client-facing projects.
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in developing reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Desirable
- Experience in data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with other database technologies (e.g., Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL).
- Knowledge of scripting languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks).
Additional Information
Contract Classification: Inside IR35
Contract Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 3 months
Contract Start Date: Immediate
Posted 5 days ago