Senior Data Analyst (SQL/Power-Bi)

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Overview

MCS Group is partnering with a leading software and services provider within financial services to recruit a Data Analyst to join a high‑profile team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytics skills who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex data challenges and delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. The business works with large multinational organisations and continues to grow through innovative technology and strong client partnerships. You will play a key role in helping customers get the most value from their data while supporting successful project delivery across a range of client engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and data challenges.
  • Lead discovery sessions to gather requirements and understand client structures and processes.
  • Deliver analytics and reporting solutions using SQL and Power BI.
  • Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, issues and underlying data structures.
  • Define data models, hierarchies and relationships to support reporting and analytics.
  • Import, transform and interrogate data from multiple client systems.
  • Support workflow setup and solution builds using SQL.
  • Manage multiple client projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
  • Support delivery planning, estimation and scope discussions.
  • Challenge unclear requirements and help clients shape effective solutions.
  • Act as the key point of contact for client queries and delivery issues.
  • Support solution demonstrations, testing and occasional pre‑sales activity.
  • Promote best practice across data analysis and delivery processes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience working with SQL and Power BI.
  • Previous experience in a client‑facing data, consulting, implementation or B2B delivery role.
  • Strong understanding of data modelling concepts including entities and relationships, hierarchies and dimensional modelling.
  • Experience working with complex or poorly structured datasets.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders and clients at all levels.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a consultative approach.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions constructively.
  • A pragmatic and solutions‑focused mindset.

Salary

Up to £60,000 plus benefits.

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Company: MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy
Apply for the Senior Data Analyst (SQL/Power-Bi)
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

MCS Group is partnering with a leading software and services provider within financial services to recruit a Data Analyst to join a high‑profile team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytics skills who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex data challenges and delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. The business works with large multinational organisations and continues to grow through innovative technology and strong client partnerships. You will play a key role in helping customers get the most value from their data while supporting successful project delivery across a range of client engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and data challenges.
  • Lead discovery sessions to gather requirements and understand client structures and processes.
  • Deliver analytics and reporting solutions using SQL and Power BI.
  • Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, issues and underlying data structures.
  • Define data models, hierarchies and relationships to support reporting and analytics.
  • Import, transform and interrogate data from multiple client systems.
  • Support workflow setup and solution builds using SQL.
  • Manage multiple client projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
  • Support delivery planning, estimation and scope discussions.
  • Challenge unclear requirements and help clients shape effective solutions.
  • Act as the key point of contact for client queries and delivery issues.
  • Support solution demonstrations, testing and occasional pre‑sales activity.
  • Promote best practice across data analysis and delivery processes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience working with SQL and Power BI.
  • Previous experience in a client‑facing data, consulting, implementation or B2B delivery role.
  • Strong understanding of data modelling concepts including entities and relationships, hierarchies and dimensional modelling.
  • Experience working with complex or poorly structured datasets.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders and clients at all levels.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a consultative approach.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions constructively.
  • A pragmatic and solutions‑focused mindset.

Salary

Up to £60,000 plus benefits.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026