Senior Data Analyst

About this role 

Join our innovative Digital Team as a Senior Data Analyst and embark on a journey where your skills in data modelling, integration and analysis will be pivotal in shaping our business landscape. This permanent, full-time position reports directly to the Head of Applications, Data, and Integration, and offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with a close-knit team of experts, including Data Scientists, BI Specialists and Application Specialists. Building on our greenfield data environment, your contributions will leave a lasting impact as you implement data models and pipelines that support meaningful and actionable analytics, helping to drive positive change with an engaged and supportive business.  

Key responsibilities 

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to gather data and reporting requirements, and translate them into effective, scalable analytics solutions. 

• Build and maintain clean, reliable datasets using SQL and Python within Databricks, supporting both operational reporting and strategic analysis. 

• Develop and deliver insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI to help drive data-informed decisions. 

• Use Python/pySpark in Databricks to automate data preparation, analysis, and reporting workflows. 

• Support the development and improvement of data pipelines and processes in collaboration with other data specialists, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and accessible. 

• Work with cloud-based data platforms, particularly within Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with engineering team members to ensure data solutions are secure, reliable, and well-integrated. 

Skills & experience 

• Advanced SQL skills for querying and transforming large datasets across various sources. 

• Proficiency in Python/pySpark, particularly in the context of Databricks, for data manipulation, analysis, and automation. 

• Hands-on experience working in Databricks, including familiarity with notebooks, workflows, and collaborative data development. 

• Strong experience building dashboards and data models in Power BI or similar BI tools. 

• Comfortable working with cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure. 

• Ability to collaborate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet business needs. 

• Familiarity with data best practices, including governance, quality, and documentation. 

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team. 

Reach your remarkable 

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us. 

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated. 

Remarkable perks that put you first: 

• Work from home options | team connection days 

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction 

• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts 

• Work in comfort and dress for your day 

• And many more!