Job Description

Love working with data and making sense of the numbers?

Our client is a fast-growing car finance business looking for a Data Analyst to join their team. You'll be helping them spot patterns, solve problems, and give the business the insights it needs to make smarter decisions. If you're curious, detail-minded, and enjoy turning data into real-world impact, this could be the role for you!

About the client:

They are a fast-growing, industry-leading car finance broker based in Old Trafford, just 5 minutes from Manchester city centre.

Their mission is simple: to empower the customers by securing the best finance deals tailored to their needs, helping them drive away in their perfect car. With rapid growth and a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, they pride themselves on making car finance quick, easy, and hassle-free.

About the role:

As they scale, they're investing heavily in their data and reporting capabilities to drive smarter decisions and better customer experiences.

This is a foundational role, you'll be the first data specialist on the ground, laying the groundwork for the data infrastructure and analytics strategy. With the right impact, this role has the potential to evolve into a leadership position, building and guiding a high-performing data team.

They're looking for a hands-on and forward-thinking Fabric Specialist to architect and implement a scalable datalake, integrate with external CRM platforms, and build robust data pipelines. You'll be instrumental in turning raw data into actionable insights that shape the business strategy.

Responsibilities

Design and build a scalable datalake using Microsoft Fabric or equivalent technologies Integrate with external CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics) to ingest customer and engagement data Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all systems Create dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and trends Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand data needs and deliver insights Monitor and optimize data flows for performance and reliability Lay the foundation for future team growth and leadership

What are we looking for?

Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar data platforms Strong knowledge of data lake architecture, data warehousing, and pipeline development Experience with CRM APIs and integrations (e.g., REST, GraphQL) Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Spark for data manipulation Familiarity with Power BI, Azure Synapse, or other reporting tools Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Prior experience using AutoConvert or Connex CRMs Experience in financial services or lending is a plus

Details

Salary: 52,000 - 60,000 depending on experience Working pattern: 09:00 - 18:00 Monday - Friday, no weekends! 20 days annual leave + 8 national bank holidays + 1 additional day off for your birthday

Benefits:

Join us as the first data hire and play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy, driving impact, and growing your career into leadership within an ambitious, fast-growing company Additional leave (Birthday off) Company events and regular social activities Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today for a one stage interview process!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension On-site parking Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Old Trafford M16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person