Senior Data Analyst - Data Delivery

IWSR Drinks Market Analysis Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics firm in London is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their Data Delivery team. This role requires 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in advanced Excel, and SQL skills. The ideal candidate will lead data projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with stakeholders for effective data solutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers benefits like generous time off, a hybrid working model, and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous time off

Flexible work environment

Annual bonus scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a data analyst.
• Proven skills in data manipulation and automation using Excel.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop day-to-day data projects.
• Mentor junior data individuals and foster team culture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for data-driven solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL querying

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in maths, data, statistics or numeric field

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Tableau

Job description

About Us

IWSR is the global authority on beverage alcohol data and intelligence

For over 50 years, IWSR has been trusted by the leaders of global beverage alcohol businesses as an integral part of their strategic planning and decision‑making processes. We uniquely combine our proprietary longitudinal market data, consumer insights and AI‑enhanced data science, with valuable on‑ground human intelligence in 160 markets worldwide, to decipher what is really happening in the global beverage alcohol market. With access to our data, clients from across the drinks industry, including multinational spirits, beer, and wine businesses; packaging and ingredient manufacturers; distributors; and financial institutions, plan their strategies and future investment with a reliable, consistent and complete understanding of the global landscape.

Role Overview

Senior Data Analyst – Data Delivery (Data Division)

IWSR is the leading source of data and insights for the global alcohol industry, partnering with top global beverage alcohol companies. Now part of the WGSN group, we are a friendly company headquartered in London, with teams working across the globe. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and innovation, specifically in managing our extensive and industry‑unique data. The role is based out of IWSR's London office.

We are looking for a capable Senior Data Analyst to join our UK‑based team. Reporting to the Data Delivery Senior Data Manager, this role is pivotal in supporting a new structure within the wider data division.

Working in the newly created Data Delivery team, this role would suit a diligent and accurate individual who enjoys the challenge to work on a range of high‑frequency data solutions and projects, whilst being a people leader.

We require a data professional that can not only work on data projects but who can also help develop a dedicated pool of data individuals. Proficient in data, they will need to work closely with the team manager to assist in technical decisions for the data working group. Collaboration with senior stakeholders is vital as is a methodical, committed approach to their work. Overall, this is a multifaceted role where we are looking for an analyst who has a heavy data background but can problem‑solve and also lead individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and assist with the day‑to‑day of dedicated data projects.
• Help mentor pool of data individuals.
• Assist data triaging for a dedicated data working group.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data management and processes.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement data‑driven solutions.
• Help foster a dynamic and collective team culture.
• Implement best practices and product documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Candidates with 3-5 years+ experience as a data analyst.
• Advanced Excel, with a proven pedigree in using functions and automation (inc. Macros/VBA).
• SQL Server/MS SQL/PostgreSQL/SQL querying/query creation.
• Experience of querying, extracting and modelling data.
• Diligence and care when manipulating large and repetitive datasets.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and critical thinking skills - open minded.
• Comfort and soft skills in dealing with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently as required.
• Proven success in delivering to agreed timelines and ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
• A maths, data, statistics or numeric‑based qualification to degree level.

Advantageous

• Knowledge of data warehouse fundamentals e.g. star schemas and dimensional modelling.
• Experience of ETL design and tooling.
• Dashboard creation (Excel, Tableau etc) and frontend solution architecture.
• Leadership in mentoring and developing individuals.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, IWSR offers

• Generous time off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company‑wide end‑of‑year break.
• Flexible work environment: Hybrid working model (3 days in the office), with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive perks: Annual bonus scheme, pension, regular social events, and a volunteering policy.
• Growth opportunities: Lots of learning and development opportunities