Lead Analyst, Data Analytics

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Position Summary The Lead Analyst will provide analytical insight, data-driven recommendations, and structured problem-solving to support the identification and development of new business opportunities with a focus on process improvement, optimisation, and value creation. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on execution, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad skill set across analysis, delivery, and solution development. Key Responsibilities • Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to gather, clarify, and document requirements. • Analyse business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications. • Collect, analyse and interpret data sets, including large and unstructured data, to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. • Translate data into clear, actionable insights and customer narratives to support targeting, decision-making, and opportunity assessment. • Support the identification of process gaps and optimisation opportunities within prospective customer environments. • Collaborate closely with leadership to prioritise opportunities and support early-stage initiative development. • Support the documentation of business requirements, process improvements, and solution approaches. • Work with technical teams to support solution design, testing, and implementation activities. • Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Points • Analytical insight and data-driven recommendations • Process improvement, optimisation, and value creation • Business and technical stakeholder collaboration • Data analysis and actionable insights • Process gap identification and optimisation opportunities • Leadership collaboration and initiative development • Solution design, testing, and implementation support • Continuous improvement focus Key Skills and Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured and methodical approach. • Ability to work effectively with complex and imperfect data sets. • Capability to translate analytical findings into clear, business-relevant insights. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare senior-level materials. • Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau). • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. • High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail. • Willingness and capacity to develop skills across business, technical, and delivery domains. Qualifications and Experience • L8 Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. • 4 years plus of experience in a business analysis, data analysis, or similar role. • Experience working with data to generate insights and support decision-making. • Exposure to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI or business intelligence platforms. • Demonstrated interest in developing capabilities in project management, system design, or development. Additional Information • Hybrid working model • 23-month fixed-term contract • Primary work location: Stryker Anngrove, Carrigtwohill. • Company benefits include pension, healthcare, life assurance, corporate bonus etc. #IJ Travel Percentage: 10%