Sky

Data Analyst

Posted: 6 minutes ago

Job Description

Job DescriptionWant to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.We are looking for a Mid-Level Data Analyst to join our team and take ownership of our business intelligence (BI) reporting and analytics. You will play a key role in building, maintaining, and enhancing BI dashboards and reports that support decision-making across the organization. Beyond standard reporting, you will also explore how AI-driven analytics and automation can deliver smarter insights, streamline reporting, unlock new opportunities for growth and deliver smarter solutions.What You’ll DoArchitect, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using SQL(BigQuery) & Alteryx focusing on subscriber revenue, trading analytics, and business KPI’s.Develop and optimise ETL processes to ingest, clean, and transform large volumes of structured and semi-structured data from both internal and external sources.Design, implement, and manage data models and marts that power reporting, KPI tracking, and analytics use cases, ensuring robustness, traceability, and high performance.Create dynamic, interactive dashboards and visualisations in Tableau to surface actionable insights for stakeholders.Automate recurring data workflows and reporting processes using Alteryx and SQL to improve data accessibility, reduce manual effort, and increase analytical throughput.Collaborate with the central Sky data engineering team to align on transformation logic, schema design, and infrastructure changes impacting downstream analytics.Collect, clean, and transform data from multiple sources into reliable datasets for reporting.Use AI-enhanced tools and methods (e.g., predictive analysis, natural language query, anomaly detection) to improve BI reporting.Lead Agile delivery routines (daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives) within cross-functional teams to prioritise, track, and execute analytics initiatives.Ensure accuracy and timeliness of KPI reporting, proactively identifying and resolving data issues and ensuring high confidence in analytics outputs across the business.Function as a technical liaison and advisor to stakeholders, translating business questions into data queries and delivering clear, data-backed recommendations.Establish and promote data governance standards, including version control, documentation, lineage tracking, and quality assurance protocols.Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards and reports (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) that deliver actionable insights.Monitor data quality and ensure consistency across reporting systems.Stay informed on the latest BI and AI trends to suggest improvements to current processesWhat You’ll BringExpert-level SQL skills with experience in building complex queries, scalable data models, and ETL pipelines, preferably within Google BigQuery or other cloud-based data warehouses.Hands-on proficiency with Alteryx for data wrangling, transformation, and automation of complex workflows.Demonstrated experience working with cloud platforms (especially GCP) for data engineering and analytics deployment.Strong ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions, with a focus on revenue analysis, KPI measurement, and performance optimisation.Advanced expertise in Tableau (or similar BI tools) to design interactive dashboards, self-serve reporting solutions, and visual story telling that drives decisions at all levels.Proven experience managing stakeholder expectations across Finance, Trading, and Commercial teams – with the ability to challenge assumptions and guide data-driven outcomes.Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including facilitation of stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog prioritisation within analytics squads.Familiarity with data governance best practices, including documentation, version control, and quality assurance.A collaborative approach to team leadership, including mentoring junior analysts, sharing best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous learningThe RewardsThere's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one placeThe magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rateA generous pension packagePrivate healthcareDiscounted mobile and broadbandA wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow You'll WorkWe know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.OsterleyYour office base:Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.InclusionAt Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.Why wait?Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about.Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

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