Senior Data Analyst

Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their Digital and Technology team. The role is crucial for spearheading complex data projects to derive actionable insights that enhance strategic decisions and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to define requirements, build data models, and present insights through dashboards or presentations.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collaborate to understand requirements and provide solutions based on commercial and analytical understanding.
• Support Lead Analysts/Analytics Manager in achieving team objectives and shaping future strategies.
• Deliver sophisticated, scalable data solutions for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive insights.
• Automate manual processes through analytical solutions for improved efficiencies.
• Combine and clean multi-source data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Draw meaningful conclusions to guide business decisions and strategies.
• Communicate data analysis through presentations, reports, and dashboards.
• Provide technical guidance within the analysis team and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Champion security and data governance measures.
• Foster a collaborative analytics environment to share knowledge and ideas.
• Ensure the availability of proper data and solutions for analytical priorities.
• Stay updated on new technologies and industry developments.
• Act as a data and analytics consultant to identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote an agile, 'test and learn' working culture.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 20% colleague discount across M&S products and third-party brands
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the option to buy extra days
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Tailored induction and wide range of training programmes
• Perks and discounts via M&S Choices portal
• Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies
• Access to 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for wellbeing support
• Charity volunteer day

This role requires you to have:

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or business intelligence
• Extensive experience using Power BI
• Proficient in SQL across various data platforms
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience in visualising data and presenting analytics
• Proficient in data manipulation and applying analytical methodologies
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power App’s and Power Automate
• Experience in fast-paced Analytics or Insight environments
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods, utilizing tools like Excel, Python, R, SQL
• Ability to simplify technical data for non-technical audiences
• Proven track record of generating value from data analysis

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with Hadoop Impala and/or Hive
• Knowledge of Python and/or R
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as ADLS, Synapse, and/or Databricks

Marks and Spencer is an inclusive and dynamic company focused on disruption, innovation, and leading the retail industry into a conscientious, digital era. They are committed to building diverse and representative teams where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.