Business & Data Analyst

 

Job Title: Business & Data Analyst

Location: Dublin 18

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

 

Job Summary:

The Business & Data Analyst is responsible for analysing market trends, financial performance, and operational data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The role involves conducting industry research, collecting and interpreting data, developing reports and dashboards, and recommending improvements to help the company enhance performance, efficiency, and long-term growth. The analyst will work across multiple departments—such as Finance, IT, and Business Development—while also evaluating company strategies to guide business planning.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Industry & Market Analysis

• Conduct research on industry trends, developments, and competitive landscapes.

• Analyse sales, financial performance, and strategies of companies.

• Produce reports that include industry overviews, insights, and data-driven recommendations.

• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement based on market data.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gather, validate, and interpret large datasets from internal systems and external sources.

• Build dashboards, charts, and reports to present insights to executives and stakeholders.

• Design and develop reporting solutions in collaboration with business users.

• Lead analytics activities, including data preparation, cleansing, and quality improvement.

Business Strategy & Process Improvement

• Provide actionable recommendations to improve company efficiency and operational processes.

• Assist management in defining business goals, needs, and strategic initiatives.

• Implement system changes and enhancements to support business intelligence processes.

• Identify opportunities to optimise data flows, reporting processes, and automation.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Take ownership of project deliverables and ensure timely completion.

• Organise and participate in stakeholder meetings across departments.

• Develop training materials and support end-users in understanding new system tools.​

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Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• MBA/Master’s degree preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Technology, Business, Data Analytics, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an Industry Analyst, Business Analyst, or Data Analyst.

• Proven ability to deliver accurate insights under deadlines with high productivity.

• Experience in handling multi-disciplinary projects and managing multiple priorities.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills (Advanced level preferred).

• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, analysis tools, and relational databases.

• Experience with Dynamics BC or Dynamics 365 is an advantage.

• Ability to design, build, and test reporting solutions and system enhancements.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

 

What We Provide

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

• Experience working with diverse clients across various industries.

• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented workplace. 

 

If you believe you strongly match the requirements listed, we encourage you to reach out without delay.

Submit your application today. Email us on: info@bristlestar.ie.

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