Data Analyst

Title - Data Analyst

Location - Oxford & Hybrid (2-3 days a week)

Salary - £45,000 - £65,000, Flexible dependant on experience

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector circa ~300 heads, is looking for a talented Data Analyst to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment where your work directly influences strategic decisions and drives business success.

About the Role:

You’ll be at the heart of the organisation, working with complex datasets to uncover trends, optimise processes and deliver actionable insights. This is a hands-on role where you’ll create dashboards, visualisations and reports that inform decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely alongside a Data Engineer to ensure data pipelines are robust and accurate and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate directly with C-suite executives on ad-hoc analysis and strategic projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collecting, cleaning and analysing large datasets using SQL, R, Python and VBA
• Designing and delivering interactive dashboards and visualisations with Tableau and Power BI that are used across the organisation
• Performing business analysis to identify patterns, trends and optimisation opportunities
• Collaborating closely with a Data Engineer to ensure clean reliable data for reporting and analytics
• Providing ad-hoc insights and analysis directly to senior stakeholders including the C-suite to support key business decisions
• Designing, maintaining and optimising databases (Oracle, SQL Server) for maximum efficiency
• Automating workflows using Bash (Unix shell) and other scripting tools
• Translating complex data into clear actionable insights for a variety of audiences

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Strong SQL, Excel and data manipulation skills with experience in BI tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Programming experience in R or Python for statistical analysis and data modelling
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and database design
• Exposure to VBA, Bash scripting or other automation tools
• Knowledge of financial services data, risk modelling or regulatory reporting is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for data analytics is desirable
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and presenting insights at executive level
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
• Collaborative mindset, hands-on approach and attention to detail

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work closely with senior stakeholders including the C-suite on high-impact projects
• Hands-on experience with dashboards, analytics and end-to-end data solutions alongside a skilled Data Engineer
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A culture that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a leading financial services organisation