Reporting & Data Analyst (BJ-12740)

In a nutshell

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering optimised reporting, data and analytics working in partnership with cross-functional teams to step-change analytical capabilities for our commercial teams. You will be supporting several key projects, playing a major role in ensuring new reporting solutions are developed and adopted, an effective data model is created and output drives the expected benefits for our customers and colleagues.

You are a real ambassador for change and are passionate to make a difference.

What you need to do

• Play an active role in scoping and developing a centralised reporting, data & analytics suite that supports action-based decision making and evolves to be fit for the future, providing one version of the truth for our colleagues.
• Plan for and action the delivery of new MI, data and KPIs as our Commercial, Supply Chain and Logistics operations transform
• Resolve risks to ensure continuity in reporting and availability of data whilst improving and standardising the legacy reporting estate and data processing schedules.
• Provide holistic reporting and analytics support across the GM commercial business, playing a key role in planning and developing new reporting and data solutions to meet commercial priorities.
• Communicate and cascade best practise and quick wins internally and across the business teams, flexing your style to get traction within and outside your team
• Build trust by effectively communicating with business stakeholders to support changes to data and reporting, providing insight and guidance
• Work following agile delivery methods at pace, with a 'learn and fail' quick mindset
• Identify and implement opportunities to simply the operating model for stakeholders and the team
• Show and encourage a deep passion for continuous learning across visualisation and data design, seeking to provide and share knowledge

What you need to know

• Understanding of end-to-end project management and problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of corporate strategy and how GM&C functional priorities align.
• Work following agile methodology and principles in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically, supporting the input of key learnings as reporting is planned and reviewed.
• Work with the relevant teams to ensure that everyone's needs are known and ensure customer outcomes are at the forefront of decision making
• Working knowledge of Sainsburys analytics tools and data sets beneficial.
• Experience working in a multi-channel business within a Commercial or Analytical role, designing & scoping solutions to meet reporting and data needs.

What you need to show

• The implementation of change and improvement within an analytical environment
• Interpersonal and influencing skills to secure commitment and support to solutions inside and outside of the team
• Anticipating next steps and future risks and opportunities within your area and making action plans to address them
• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities, solutions and priorities and an adaptable approach to resolving problems
• A strong technical knowledge and proven experience of working with complex data sets
• Strong working knowledge of Sainsburys preferred analytics tools including SQL, Snowflake, Excel & VBA
• A passion for continuous learning and development, seeking new ideas and best practice
• Strong cost-savings, growth opportunities and risk management mind-set