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Data Analyst
Belfast | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
£30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Career Development
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is heavily investing in digital transformation, data, automation, and AI. Working alongside a Data Engineer and reporting into the Business Transformation function, you will play a key role in delivering data-driven insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping shape the future use of modern technologies across the organisation.
If you're an ambitious Data Analyst with around a year's commercial experience and a genuine passion for data, analytics, and emerging technologies, this role offers exceptional long-term career prospects within a growing team.
The Role
As Data Analyst, you will become a key point of contact for data and reporting requirements across the business. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, develop reporting solutions, and uncover valuable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to exciting AI and automation initiatives, helping the organisation maximise the value of its technology investments and modern data platforms.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining SQL queries, datasets, and reporting solutions
- Building and enhancing Power BI dashboards, KPI reporting packs, and visualisations
- Analysing data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvements
- Supporting business stakeholders with reporting, analysis, and data-driven insights
- Managing day-to-day requests for information and reporting across the business
- Contributing to AI-enabled analytics and digital transformation initiatives
- Supporting automation projects using Microsoft Power Platform technologies
- Ensuring data quality, governance, validation, and reporting standards are maintained
- Collaborating with operational, IT, and transformation teams on business improvement projects
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About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who are hungry to learn, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a long-term career within data and analytics.
You should have:
Essential
- Approximately 1+ year's experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role
- Strong SQL skills
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with large datasets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders
- A relevant degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
Desirable
- Experience with Power BI
- Exposure to Power Query
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate)
- Awareness of Microsoft Fabric or modern cloud data platforms
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics F&O
- Exposure to agriculture, commodity trading, finance, or related sectors
Why Apply?
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This organisation is recognised as one of the most forward-thinking Microsoft technology adopters in the region and is actively embracing technologies such as:
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power BI
- Power Platform
- Microsoft Copilot
- AI and Automation Solutions
You'll join a supportive, close-knit team where development is genuinely encouraged and where internal progression is a proven reality. Recent promotions within the team have created this opportunity, demonstrating the business's commitment to investing in and developing talent.
With exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, technologies, and transformation projects across a larger group structure, this role offers outstanding career progression opportunities for someone looking to accelerate their career in data and analytics.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £30,000 - £40,000
- Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and AI initiatives
- Strong mentorship and development opportunities
- Clear progression pathways within a growing transformation function
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business transformation projects
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Daire O'Connor at MCS Group on 02896935515 or d.oconnor@mcsgroup.jobs.
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