Position: Graduate Reports Analyst
Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Company Description
We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.
Overview Of The Post
*A reports analyst is responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to create insightful reports that help organizations make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities*
* Data Collection and Analysis: Gather data from various sources, analyse it to identify trends, and interpret the results to provide actionable insights.
* Report Development: Create and maintain reports that highlight key metrics and performance indicators. This includes designing reports that are clear and easy to understand for stakeholders.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving reporting processes, including enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of reports and the distribution methods used.
* Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of report specifications and business requirements for new or existing reporting systems.
* Data Visualization: Develop data visualization tools and dashboards to help users comprehend complex data sets and trends effectively.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather feedback and refine reporting processes, ensuring that reports meet the needs of the organization.
*Required Skills and Qualifications*
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse data and derive meaningful insights. This includes using statistical methods to test hypotheses, identify trends, and make predictions.
* Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI tools).
* Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data handling and reporting.
* Communication Skills: Ability to present findings clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to create dashboards and reports that communicate insights to stakeholders. This includes using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel to create interactive dashboards and reports.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to identify issues and propose effective solutions. This role is crucial for departments looking to leverage data for strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
* Data Cleaning and Preparation
*Report analysts should know how to clean and prepare data for analysis. This includes removing errors, identifying outliers, and transforming data into a format that can be analysed.
Desired qualifications and experience:*
* Programming
Knowledge of programming languages is a plus, especially:
Python: Libraries like pandas, numpy, and scikit-learn are essential for data manipulation and analysis.
R: Another powerful language for statistical analysis and data visualization.
* Database Management
* The ability to query databases using SQL is essential for extracting data.
* Knowledge of database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL.
* Data Visualization
* Machine Learning
Machine learning is a growing field that is becoming increasingly important for data analysts. Data analysts who are proficient in machine learning can use it to automate tasks, identify patterns, and make predictions.
Excel Often overlooked, but it's still widely used for data analysis and visualization, especially in smaller datasets or in business settings. Critical Thinking The ability to approach problems logically and make informed decisions based on the data. Problem-Solving Coming up with solutions to business problems using data-driven approaches.- Ethical Judgement Recognizing the ethical implications of data usage, storage, and analysis, especially in terms of privacy and security.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our Company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.
Please note, we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.