Job Description

About Us

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.

We are looking for a 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 data solutions, whilst being a product lead.

We require a data professional responsible for processing and distributing one of the data team’s core products plus assisting on a wide range of other data initiatives. This product will have a monthly cadence of data ingestion and processing with a significant need for end client relations. You will also be encouraged to research and design new effective methods of illustrating, processing and aligning data whilst ensuring that outputs are delivered on time and to the required accuracy.

It is imperative that you are proactive in the role keeping abreast of advances in data processing, data analytics and AI to further modernise current means of delivery. This will include a migration away from excel based outputs, processes and operations to SQL-based operations, dashboards and other front-end strategies.

Collaboration with senior stakeholders is vital as is a methodical committed approach to their work. Overall, this is a data heavy position where we are looking for an analyst with a focused data background who can problem solve, communicate and lead.

Candidates with 3 years+ experience as a data analyst.

The role is based out of IWSR's London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, maintain and develop a dedicated data product.

• Modernise and automate current delivery process.

• Troubleshoot and triage issues.

• Communicate and actively engage internal/external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with senior data scientists, data analysts, and others to understand data requirements and implement data-driven solutions.

• Help foster a dynamic and collective team culture.

• Implement best practices and product documentation.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• 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.

• Ability to mentor and develop 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 with flexible hours.

• Comprehensive perks: Private medical insurance, pension, regular social events, and a volunteering policy.

• Growth opportunities Lots of learning and development opportunities