Oxford
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