IT & Software

Data Business Analyst

Softcat

Manchester · Greater Manchester · United Kingdom

Overview

As Data Business Analyst, you will support the Data Programme to ensure data integrity and governance while enabling better decision-making across Softcat. You will map and optimise data flows, drive improvements in data structure and usability, and collaborate with IT, product, commercial, and operations teams to align data initiatives with business goals. This role offers the chance to shape Softcat's data ecosystem and enable scalable analytics across platforms.

Pay / Benefits
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
  • Autonomy and supportive team
  • Inclusive culture
  • Disability or neurodiversity recruitment support
  • Flexible around school pick up and drop offs
Responsibilities
  • Define and own mid-market sales data requirements and ensure consistency across Softcat
  • Lead analysis and collaborate with engineering to design data solutions meeting business needs
  • Review existing data workflows to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities
  • Establish standards for data integrity, validation, enrichment, and governance
  • Collaborate with IT, product, commercial, and operations to align data requirements with objectives
  • Assess business and customer impact of data structure changes and prioritise initiatives
  • Support data migration, integration, and transformation projects across platforms
  • Define and track data performance indicators ensuring accuracy and usability
  • Facilitate adoption of improved data processes with training and documentation
Key requirements
  • 3+ years in a Business Analyst or Data Analyst role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
  • Understanding of data structures, governance, and integration principles
  • Experience in data mapping, modelling, and validation techniques
  • Familiarity with API integrations and data exchange between PIM, ERP, ecommerce, and enterprise platforms
  • Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across IT, product, and commercial teams
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills to translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Proactive mindset and alignment with core values
  • stakeholder engagement
  • clear communication
  • proactive mindset
  • data mapping and modelling
  • data governance and validation
  • data migration and transformation

Reference: WJ-747_31225164

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