Lead Analyst - Retail

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of experienced MI & Power BI analysts to interpret and present information over multiple departments covering our multi-channel business (Accounts Payable, Cash accounting, Procurement, Online and Retail Stores) through informed insight and delivering high quality analysis and support on behalf of the Finance Department. You are a person that has very strong analytical skills and is able to utilise a multitude of data analysis tools to manipulate large volume data, improve modelling techniques, innovating and automating where possible and support the production of compelling reporting providing insight to all levels of management Influencing Senior Management through verbal and written communication and challenge business decisions Acting on information requests from the business e.g. weekly trade meeting or Cost Focus and producing timely responses for Senior Management Effectively bring together a range, and variety, of source information and data to highlight business issues and potential options to help resolve or to mitigate a risk Producing high quality Management Information for the Finance department and reporting of operating trends to team members, and management based on sound data analysi An ongoing attitude to developing, testing and sharing new analytical methods, tools and practices To complete cost benefit analysis / profitability calculations for business projects. You will be able to document your work comprehensively and take into account the need to support your work by other members of the team. You will consider and undertake testing and build solid test plans to ensure the integrity of transactional data, being comfortable asking for guidance on more complex work. Code proficiently in T-SQL skills and related tools (SSMS, SSRS), Power BI is a must have. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel Power Pivot, VBA & MS BI Tools Proven experience of analysing large quantities of data with demonstrable high profile data analysis The ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality An independent problem solver that can make high quality judgments and decisions quickly with excellent organisation skills You know Next, but did you know we’re an FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count, we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! Company performance-based bonus

• Sharesave scheme
• OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking

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