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Data Analyst

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Data Analyst

Wigan

Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

From £30,000 to £35,000

My client, who is a leading manufacturer of polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join their team.

Data Analyst

The Role

The purpose of the Data Analyst is to review data available from the company ERP, department monitoring and other data streams to identify trends, areas for improvement and efficacy of the business performance.

Data Analyst

Responsibilities

-             Generate monthly reports showing statistical data for the senior leadership team on manufacturing and sales performance

-             Identify, collect and migrate data from a range of sources

-             Review data and identify trends to provide business insight

-             Manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets relating to departments and the business as a whole

-             Monitor and audit data quality

-             Develop and support reporting processes

-             Support internal departments in understanding the purpose and effectiveness of reviewing and acting on data trends

-             Work with department managers to introduce new data streams for monitoring to ensure efficient business performance

-             Review existing data streams and highlight areas of concern or opportunities for improvement

-             Develop best practice approach in delivery of data

-             Additional duties not yet listed above at the discretion of the Operations Manager/Directors.

Data Analyst

The Candidate

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Desirable

Advanced working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages

Y

Excellent attention to detail

Y

A methodical and logical approach to tasks set

Y

Experience creating reports using SQL would be highly advantageous

Y

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