Senior Data Analyst
| Company: | Talent Finder |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BB1 3NU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Senior Data Analyst | Blackburn, UK (Hybrid with flexibility to work from home) | Full Time | £40,000 – £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our Data & Underwriting team in a supervisory capacity. This position is ideal for a professional passionate about front-end analytics, dashboards, and business insights, while also having a basic understanding of back-end data systems. You will have the opportunity to mentor others, strengthen the team’s analytical capabilities, and support the organisation’s financial performance objectives.
What’s In It For You
• End-of-year bonus scheme based on KPI performance
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Optional 1-month unpaid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Pension and healthcare support (including free eye tests and employee assistance programs)
• Company-funded training and external learning opportunities
• Employee discount on company products
• Interest-free company loan up to £1,000 (after 6 months)
• Social events, staff incentives, and clear career progression opportunities
Requirements
Essential
• Strong Power BI, DAX, and SQL experience (5+ years) with a focus on front-end dashboards and reporting
• Experience in Python or R (1+ year) for analysis and modelling
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, forecasting, and data visualisation best practices
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and capable of translating data insights into strategic business decisions
Desirable
• Proficiency in M Language / Power Query
• Supervisory or team leadership experience with strong mentoring and communication skills
The Role
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior Data Analysts, fostering collaboration, learning, and analytical excellence
• Create, maintain, and optimise Power BI dashboards, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Analyse dashboard data and suggest critical business changes aligned with strategic goals
• Support improvements in data collection, BI reporting workflows, and data governance standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand analytical requirements and prioritise projects
• Oversee quality assurance of team outputs to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Work with leadership to plan workloads, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple projects efficiently
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI & ML, to enhance analytical capabilities (training available)
• Collaborate with data engineers to support ETL process improvements
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