Senior Specialist - Data Analysis

Job Title-

Senior Specialist - Data Analysis

Level : 5B

About the Function-

Our Digital and Technology (D&T) team are innovators, delivering ground-breaking solutions that will help shape the future of our iconic brands. Technology touches every part of our business, from the sourcing of sustainable ingredients to marketing and development of our online platforms. We utilise data insights to build competitive advantage, supporting our people to deliver value faster.

Our D&T team includes some of the most talented digital professionals in the industry. Every day, we come together to push boundaries and innovate, shaping the digital solutions of tomorrow. Whatever your passion, we’ll help you become the best you can be, creating career-defining work and delivering breakthrough thinking.

About the role-

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our DA&I team. In this role, you will help transform raw and curated data into meaningful insights that support business decision-making across Diageo. You will work with a variety of datasets, apply analytical techniques, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an analyst with strong foundational skills who is looking to deepen their experience, grow technically, and contribute to high-value analytical work.

Responsibilities:

· Collect, clean, and transform datasets from multiple sources to support analytics and reporting.

· Develop, maintain, and enhance datasets, data systems, and simple data pipelines.

· Perform exploratory data analysis, identify trends, profile data and generate regular analytical outputs.

· Use statistical and analytical techniques to uncover patterns, opportunities, and issues.

· Build clear, compelling dashboards and visualizations to support decision-making.

· Work with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

· Document data processes, logic, and analytical methodologies in a clear and structured way.

· Monitor data quality, flag issues, and contribute to continuous data quality improvements.

· Stay informed about emerging analytics practices, tools, and techniques.

· Support the evolution of DA&I capabilities, processes, and ways of working.

Experience / skills required –

Must haves:

· Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, etc.).

· 3-5 years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role

· Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel for data manipulation and analysis.

· Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar tools.

· Good understanding of relational databases and fundamental data warehousing concepts.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

· Proactive, curious, and eager to learn new skills and technologies.

· Basic understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and collaboration tools (ADO, JIRA).

· Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Nice to have:

· Innovative mindset, with the ability to identify efficiency opportunities or process improvements.

· Familiarity with Python or R for basic analysis or automation (not expert-level).

· Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Experience supporting stakeholders in prioritizing analytics needs.

· Exposure to mentoring or supporting peers (not formal leadership).

· Experience with data management and/or product management.

· Additional experience with Python for data analysis or automation.

· Master’s degree in a relevant field (optional, not required).

· Experience or interest in data management, governance, or foundational data engineering concepts.

· Familiarity with industry tools such as Qlik, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Alation, SAP, MDG, Stibo, etc.

Flexible Working Statement-

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re

supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement-

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where

everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and

celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an

inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual

orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products

companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next

level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers

around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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