Data Analyst

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Uxbridge
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Data & Advanced Analytics
  • Industry

    Aviation & Aerospace
  • Pay

    Negotiable

We have an excellent job opportunity for a Data Analyst for our leading airline client.

Role purpose
Highly analytical Data & Reporting Analyst, working in the reward team to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Scope
Solving data challenges, building robust reporting solutions, and shaping business performance through high-quality analysis.

Contract – 6 months
Location – Waterside (UB7 0GB)
Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site
Pay – attractive daily rate (inside IR35)

Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Manipulate, clean, and structure large datasets from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and usability.
  • Conduct deep‑dive analysis to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
  • Translate raw data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic initiatives.
Financial & Business Analysis
  • Perform financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support planning cycles
  • Evaluate business performance using KPIs and develop insight‑driven recommendations.
  • Present financial and operational findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling format.
Reporting & Dashboard Development
  • Design and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports that communicate complex information effectively.
  • Apply data visualisation best practices to enhance clarity, usability, and decision-making.
  • Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Power BI & Data Modelling
  • Build advanced Power BI solutions, including DAX calculations, data models, and Power Query transformations.
  • Optimise report performance and ensure data governance standards are met.
  • Develop scalable reporting frameworks that support long-term business needs.
Data Management & Technical Skills
  • Work confidently with large datasets using Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas).Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases.
  • Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and quality checks.

Skills / capabilities
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines
  • Follow-through decisions whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of output.
  • Initiative, flexibility and judgement in identifying the most appropriate ways of working.
  • A proactive, curious approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Mature and balanced understanding of the internal and external constraints and the business context in which it needs to be applied.
  • Capable in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Able to always use discretion effectively whilst maintaining the required position of the reward and people function.

Qualifications / experience
  • University Degree in Business/Numerical subject
  • Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or business intelligence roles.
  • Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
  • Expert level skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent numeracy and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of reward practices and policies.

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