Data Analyst

Our client is looking for a results-driven Data Analyst with strong skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions.

This is a contract role with 2 days a week onsite requirement in Cork.

Responsibilities:

• Write efficient SQL queries to extract, join, and manipulate large datasets from relational databases.
• Use Python for data wrangling, automation, and advanced analysis (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib/seaborn).
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau to visualize key metrics and trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver meaningful analytical outputs.
• Clean and validate data to ensure accuracy and consistency across sources.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities within data to support strategic initiatives.
• Automate recurring reports and data pipelines to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau (or both) for building dashboards and visualizations.
• Strong understanding of data structures, statistical concepts, and analytical methods.
• Very strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches and present findings clearly.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics) or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Familiarity with ETL processes and tools