Data Analyst

Location: Gillingham, Kent (On-site only) Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday–Friday We’re looking for an inquisitive, proactive experienced Data Analyst who isn’t just great with numbers—thrives on using insights to drive tangible change across our operations. This is a hands‑on, in‑office role where your presence and collaboration with teams are essential to success. If you love turning data into action and want to see the real‑world impact, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do Analyze preparation and service centre data, identifying trends to uncover patterns and insights that drive business improvement. Map the entire operational journey to showcase to stakeholders and highlight areas for suggested improvement. Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to help leadership make live data‑driven decisions. Leverage curiosity and problem‑solving skills to identify new opportunities for improving profitability and performance. Collaborate with leadership and operations teams to create actionable insights for targeted enhancements. Present findings and recommendations to Senior Management, providing clear, actionable advice to support and drive forward business strategies. Ensure data accuracy and consistency across various platforms, supporting the company’s overall data integrity. Identify potential gaps in current systems and usage to support other functional areas and build business cases for improvement. What You Bring Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in retail, automotive or manufacturing industries. 2+ years of Power BI experience at an advanced level. Strong SQL knowledge and the ability to interrogate complete databases. Strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with data visualization tools. An inquisitive and analytical mindset, with a passion for solving complex problems and discovering insights in business data. Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage large datasets and ensure data accuracy. Strong organisational and time‑management skills, balancing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Familiarity with databases and data warehousing concepts. Experience analysing large, complicated data files. A full UK Driving Licence and your own vehicle. Project management experience or involvement in delivering change initiatives. Experience in the car sales industry or with Dealer Management Systems/CRM software. Why Join Us? Fast‑moving, collaborative environment where your work makes a direct business impact. Supportive team where your insights and voice are valued. Employee and store discounts. Free on‑site parking. Flexible remote options. Application Question(s): Do you have a full UK Driving Licence and your own vehicle? #J-18808-Ljbffr