Reporting and Insight Analyst
- Manchester
- £37,000-46,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the creation of dynamic dashboards, visualisations, and reports that bring clarity to complexity
- Champion intuitive, self-serve analytics tools that empower stakeholders to explore and understand their data
- Advise and influence at all levels of the organisation, translating technical insights into meaningful business outcomes
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with autonomy and precision
- Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful reporting and visualisation solutions, offering insights that guide performance and promote best practices—including intuitive self-service tools.
- Contribute to the evolution of our cloud and on-premise reporting architecture, working closely with data engineers, tech teams, and subject matter experts to enhance our data assets.
- Help define and refine standards, techniques, and tools for reporting and visualisation, supporting consistency and excellence across the data function.
- Champion the adoption of self-service dashboards and analytics, actively engaging stakeholders to boost data literacy and empower smarter decision-making.
- Clear, actionable insights and visualisations that support a data-informed culture across the business.
- Strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders—you're seen as a go-to expert and advisor.
- Agile, responsive delivery that meets tight deadlines and adapts to evolving needs.
- Robust data governance and security practices that reinforce trust and integrity in our data ecosystem.
- Proven experience in a reporting and insights role, delivering value-led outcomes and driving adoption of self-service analytics.
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud and on-premise reporting tools, with a track record of contributing to data asset development.
- Expertise in Power BI (essential), plus familiarity with tools like SSRS, Looker, Tableau, or similar.
- Strong SQL skills (essential), with Python experience a plus.
- Experience using data production tools such as SQL Server Management Studio or Databricks.
- Ability to coach and mentor users in adopting new reporting solutions.
- Comfortable working in agile environments and managing stakeholder expectations from discovery to delivery.
- Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with an 80/20 approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills—you can translate complex data into compelling visual stories.
- Agile delivery capabilities within both traditional and modern project frameworks.
- Solid understanding of data warehousing and dimensional modelling.
- 2–4 years’ experience in a data insights role with a proven track record of delivering transformational reporting solutions.
- Strong grasp of data integration and engineering principles.
- High proficiency in Power BI and SQL; working knowledge of Python or similar data languages.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure is a plus.
- Pension contributions and life assurance coverage to support your future and protect what matters most.
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days based on tenure.
- Your birthday off every year – because you deserve to celebrate.
- Flexibility to buy up to 10 extra holidays or sell up to 5 days annually.
- Exclusive discounts at top high street and online retailers.
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
- 24/7 access to a GP, mental health support, fitness programmes, and free legal and financial advice.
- A strong focus on wellbeing, with resources to help you feel your best every day.
- Hybrid working - enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to three days a week.
- Engage in charity fundraising and volunteering activities as part of our giving back initiative.
- Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities, including a free gym, free parking, a subsidised café, and an on-site bar for post-work drinks, quiz nights, and social events.
- Full-time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
- No weekends and every bank holiday off.