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Graduate Business Analyst
Bournemouth - 2 days onsite per week £28,000This is an excellent entry route into data and analytics with a clear path for growth. You will sit at the intersection of business and data, learning how to translate real world problems into data driven solutions while gaining hands on experience across the full delivery lifecycle.The Company
They are a well established UK organisation with a strong focus on leveraging data to improve decision making and operational performance. Their data function is growing, with a collaborative analytics community and a clear focus on developing early career talent. You will be supported by experienced data professionals and exposed to a variety of business areas. They promote continuous learning and encourage curiosity and innovation.The Role
You will support the design and delivery of data solutions while developing core analysis and stakeholder skills.*Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into clear data requirements
*Support requirements gathering through workshops, interviews, and documentation
*Assist with assessing changes to data assets and ensuring consistency across outputs
*Collaborate with data engineers to ensure requirements are correctly implemented
*Contribute to projects from discovery through to delivery, maintaining clear communication
*Support business case development and define scope for data requests
*Perform data validation and testing to ensure outputs meet business expectations
*Help maintain automated reporting and monitor data flows for accuracy
*Provide first line support for data queries and issue investigation
*Build an understanding of data structures, systems, and business processes
Your Skills and Experience*Strong interest in data, analytics, and technology
*Foundational SQL skills for querying and validating data
*Understanding of how data is structured and flows through systems
*Awareness of data visualisation tools such as Power BI
*Analytical and logical problem solving capability
*Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders
*Proficiency with Excel including pivots, formulas, and reporting
*Comfortable using PowerPoint and Word for documentation
*Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and techniques