Data Analyst

The Company A fast-growing, well-established business operating at scale with a strong focus on performance, efficiency and continuous improvement. The company is highly data-driven and values insight that leads to real operational change. This is a collaborative, hands-on environment where teams work closely together on-site.The Role An experienced Data Analyst is required to support operational and leadership teams by turning complex data into clear, actionable insight. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and seeing the direct impact of their work across the business.Key Responsibilities

• Analyse operational, preparation and service-centre data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement
• Process-map the end-to-end operational journey, highlighting inefficiencies and areas for enhancement
• Build, maintain and improve interactive dashboards and reports to support real-time decision making
• Work closely with leadership and operational teams to deliver actionable insights that drive performance and profitability
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and integrity across multiple systems
• Identify gaps in current systems and data usage, supporting business cases for improvement

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst role, ideally within retail or manufacturing
• Advanced Power BI experience (2+ years essential)
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to interrogate full databases
• Strong Excel capability
• Experience analysing large, complex datasets
• Confident data visualisation skills
• An inquisitive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical insight for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Familiarity with databases and data warehousing concepts
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Bonus (not essential):

• Python experience
• Exposure to project management or change initiatives

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.