Business Insights Analyst

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Across all countries Lidl is currently embarking on a journey to become a data driven organisation. We are seeking a creative, highly motivated and innovative Business Insights Analyst to join our Business Insights & Analytics Team. We are looking for someone who can leverage key information from large scale data sets and communicate these imaginatively, coherently and effectively. The Analyst will be responsible for reporting the main business performance KPIs to a variety of audiences within the business; the development, generation and distribution of key analysis documentation, reports and dashboards; and the implementation of efficiency initiatives within the Team. They will act as a key contact person for other departments across the business, nationally and internationally. The Business Insights Analyst will report directly to the Head of Business Insights & Analytics.

What you'll do

• Undertake daily, weekly and monthly financial and numeric reporting tasks to provide performance updates, analysis and insights into a variety of business areas and initiatives.
• Prepare, sense check and issue reporting and analysis documentation as part of a standardised reporting schedule.
• Create and maintain reports using Google Workplace products and BI visualisation tools.
• Automate existing reporting and analysis practices across the wider business.
• Become an expert in our data, analysing all aspects of the company’s performance.
• Independent identification and interpretation of abnormalities, variances and trends in performance data.
• Analyse relevant business processes to identify and implement continuous and sustainable improvements.
• Quality assurance and control of data and systems.
• Undertake any necessary administrative tasks within the department.
• Contribute to and lead Business Insights projects.
• Support the annual financial planning process.

What you'll need

• Diploma or Degree qualified.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role, with experience of routine financial or numeric reporting.
• Superior analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with senior management.
• Advanced Excel skills, e.g. PowerPivot; PowerQuery, task automation through VBA.
• Experience with BI tools, e.g. PowerBI, Microstrategy, Tableau.
• Ability to integrate into and work as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to lead and drive complex operational initiatives.
• Highly numerate.
• Motivated / self-starter.
• Natural inquisitiveness and ability to identify innovation opportunities
• Experience with Month End numeric or financial reporting (Advantage).
• Foundational knowledge of data analytics ecosystems, with hands-on experience using SQL, Python, and Apps Script to solve business problems. (Advantage)
• Foundational knowledge of Google Workspace products (Sheets, Apps Script, Slides) (Advantage).
• SAP (Advantage).

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €52,500 rising to €67,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.