Business Analyst
- Employer
- DR Newitt
- Location
- Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £20,000-25,000 + Benefits
- Closing date
- 20 Oct 2016
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Finance, Marketing
Job Details
My client is a one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fresh and frozen foods in the UK and they are seeking a Business Analyst to join their expanding team based in Manchester. The role will work alongside the Finance Director and also assist the Sales team to turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.
The Role
· Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
· Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
· Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
· Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
· Filter and "clean" data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
· Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
· Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Requirements
The Candidate
· Proven working experience as a data analyst
· Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
· Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks)
· Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing large datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
· Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
· BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics
What’s on Offer:
£20,000-25,000 + Benefit
Company
D R Newitt are Food, Drink and FMCG recruitment specialists providing permanent and interim recruitment services:
We offer Headhunting, Search & Selection and Advertising services across the following disciplines:
• Sales
• Marketing and Category
• Executive
• Supply Chain / Buying
• Technical / Quality
• NPD / Process / Development Chefs
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Engineering
• HR and Finance
To enquire about a specific role or to have a confidential discussion about your career path, call or email us:
- Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060
- Manchester Office 0161 833 0181
- Website
- http://www.drnewitt.com/
- Telephone
- 0131 226 5060
- Location
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3rd floor 2 Lochrin Square
96 fountainbridge
Edinburgh
Midlothian
Eh3 9QA
United Kingdom
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