BI Analyst

<p> Grimsby, Lincolnshire<br /> Proactive Appointments<br /> <strong>Business Intelligence Analyst</strong> </p> <p><strong>Onsite based in Grimsby</strong></p> <p>We’re working with a leading financial services client who is looking to hire a Business Intelligence Analyst to support performance insight, reporting, and data-led decision making across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys turning complex datasets into clear, actionable management information and partnering with stakeholders across IT and the wider business.</p> <p>In this role, you’ll provide insightful analysis and reporting to help drive portfolio performance and support key strategic decisions. You’ll generate and develop reports using business platforms within the IT function, taking ownership of your own workload and projects to ensure KPIs and wider business strategies are met. You’ll be responsible for extracting, manipulating, and analysing data to understand performance trends and expectations across the portfolio, producing accurate and up-to-date reporting under strict deadlines.</p> <p>A key part of the position is maximising SAS Viya to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis, alongside regular weekly and monthly data extraction and reporting cycles. You’ll use both internal database sets and SAS database mining software to develop solutions that meet evolving business needs, plus take on additional tasks as required.</p> <p> Key Skills </p> <ul> <li>Business Intelligence/MI reporting experience (financial services beneficial)</li> <li>Strong SAS Viya capability (reporting, data mining, analytics)</li> <li>Advanced Excel skills</li> <li>Confident with data extraction, manipulation, and trend analysis</li> <li>Analytical, logical problem solver with strong attention to detail</li> <li>Proactive, forward-thinking, and able to prioritise changing workloads</li> <li>Clear communicator, comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Business Intelligence Analyst</strong> </p> <p> Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. </p> <p> Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation </p> <p> We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website </p></p>

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