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Transform

Principal Data Analyst

Transform

. Lead and oversee complex, large-scale data analysis projects addressing strategic client and internal briefs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive analytics experience with strong SQL and Python capabilities, leading complex analytical projects while managing and developing senior analysts. Excels in translating complex requirements into actionable analytical strategies and fostering trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SQL ExpertisePython For Data AnalysisCloud-Based Data PlatformsLeadership And Development Of AnalystsAnalytical Solution Development

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisAnalytical ThinkingQuality AssuranceData TransformationAutomationAnalytical Best PracticesPerformance ManagementGoal SettingCoding StandardsData Sources Analysis
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProactive LeadershipProblem-SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
AWSAzureGCP
Industry Keywords
Business IntelligenceData AnalyticsClient ValuePractice GrowthEmerging Analytics Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and oversee complex, large-scale data analysis projects addressing strategic client and internal briefs
  • Use SQL and Python to shape analytical approaches, provide technical direction, and support transformation and automation
  • Oversee BI and reporting deliverables, ensuring accurate, scalable outputs aligned with strategic needs
  • Line manage 3–4 Senior Data Analysts, providing leadership, coaching and performance management
  • Develop technical and consulting capability, including SQL, analytical thinking and coding standards
  • Conduct one-to-ones, goal setting and development planning
  • Review and quality-assure analytical outputs and code
  • Identify and develop internal and external opportunities for analytical approaches, products and capabilities
  • Lead analytical best-practice, processes and standards across the team
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client and internal stakeholders
  • Translate complex requirements into analytical strategies and solutions
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to senior technical and non-technical audiences
  • Support new business initiatives when required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive analytics experience, with strong SQL capability and a track record of leading complex analytical projects
  • Proven experience analysing a wide range of data sources, including large and unstructured datasets
  • Strong working knowledge of Python for data analysis
  • Experience working with cloud-based data platforms or services, such as AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Proven experience line managing and developing senior level analysts
  • Excellent business problem-solving skills and insight-driven analytical solution development
  • Ability to lead multiple workstreams and priorities
  • Strong commercial understanding of how analytics drives client value, business performance and practice growth
  • Keen interest in AI and emerging analytics techniques; hands-on AI experience is not essential
  • Confident communication and presentation to senior technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience leading and developing others through quality assurance, coaching and constructive feedback
  • Structured and methodical working style with judgement and adaptability
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proactive, influential and supportive leadership style
  • Growth mindset focused on developing people, client relationships and analytical capability
  • AI-curious and ready to lead exploration and adoption of relevant opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days (note that 3 days are held for Christmas holidays)
  • Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday
  • Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave
  • Cycle to work schemes
  • Gym & retail discounts
  • Regular social events/activities
  • A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package
  • Meaningful work with real impact and space to grow professionally and personally
  • Supportive, inclusive and trusted work environment
  • Equality of opportunity and recruitment adjustments where needed