SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST ££Excellent Join our dynamic team at Apex8 LTD, a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to revolutionising car buying through innovative data-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of technology and analytics to provide our customers with unparalleled services. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional data analysis capabilities, and a deep understanding of Python scripting and SQL. This role requires proficiency in data interpretation and presentation, enabling the delivery of actionable insights to support business decision-making processes. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis: Conduct detailed data analysis and generate insights to support business decisions. Develop and maintain complex data models and perform statistical analysis. Utilize Python and SQL for data manipulation, extraction, and reporting. Business Intelligence: Identify key business trends and insights through comprehensive data analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver tailored analytical solutions. Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track business performance metrics. Commercial Analysis: Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behaviour to inform strategic business decisions. Provide commercial insights to support pricing strategies, product development, and market positioning. Conduct financial analysis and modelling to evaluate business opportunities and risks. Data Interpretation and Presentation: Interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights. Present data findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations. Develop and deliver presentations to communicate analytical results and business impacts effectively. Project Management: Lead and manage analytical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and improvements. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python scripting for data analysis and automation. Strong SQL skills for data querying, manipulation, and reporting. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred. Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyse large and complex data sets. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis. Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations and commercial strategies. Ability to link data analysis to business outcomes and financial performance. Experience in market analysis, competitive analysis, and financial modelling. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a similar business analyst role within a scaling up company. Familiarity with machine learning and statistical modelling techniques. Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes. Reasons to join our fabulous team. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment at the forefront of data-driven solutions. Collaborative culture that encourages creativity, learning, and professional growth. Excellent salary package dependent upon skillset and experience