Graduate Data Analyst

Bristol
10 months ago
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Provelio are currently looking for a Graduate Data Analyst to join their growing team in the South West and/or London to help deliver a diverse portfolio of data development projects.

The analyst will assist in the following activities:

  • Produce any project initiation documentation, project proposals and appointment terms.

  • Agree and action any technical and quality strategies for gathering the required data or information flows.

  • Help clients make evidence-based decisions to reduce their costs and drive productivity.

  • Be responsible for project administration.

  • Develop and maintain complex data models in SQL Server and PowerBI.

  • Translate raw inputs into meaningful management information.

  • Able to provide clear and succinct briefs to clients and other stakeholders on project requirements/findings.

  • Identify best practice approaches for data modelling to ensure continual improvement.

  • Clearly document key assumptions and processes to enable client and other stakeholders to replicate and understand your data models.

  • Able to direct and motivate others in the project team.

  • Manage project risks and issues including the development of contingency/mitigation plans.

    The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

  • Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel for data transformation, modelling and data analysis.

  • Able to manipulate and restructure data using SQL.

  • Experience in SQL Server or equivalent database platforms.

  • Proficient in PowerBI DAX Code and using PowerBI to demonstrate complex issues to laymen users.

  • Maintains a strong attention to detail and is able to analyse information critically.

  • Maintain self-discipline and focus on the task at hand with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to scrutinise your own work before presenting it to senior management or clients.

  • Able to learn and adapt quickly under strict time constraints.

  • Able to interpret data and put findings into context.

  • Proficient in other Microsoft Office programmes

    Benefits

    Provelio take pride in investing in their employees and rewarding success. Our benefits and reward package for all employees includes...

  • Company Bonus Schemes

  • Training and Chartership Sponsorship

  • Payment of Professional Membership Fees

  • Hybrid Working

  • Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (28 days plus bank holidays)

  • Workplace Pension (above statutory minimum)

  • Additional Annual Leave for Reserves

  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (inc. GP services)

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