Principal Data Analyst

📋 Description

• • As a Principal Data Analyst at loveholidays.com Ltd, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our data-driven decision-making processes. Reporting directly to the Head of Analytics, you will lead a high-performing team of analysts, guiding them in delivering sophisticated analytical solutions to complex strategic questions. Your role will involve deep dives into performance analysis, providing critical insights, and advising stakeholders across various departments on day-to-day operational and strategic choices.
• • You will manage a team of two dedicated analysts, fostering their growth and ensuring their work aligns with the needs of diverse stakeholder groups, including operations, commercial teams, and platform development. This leadership position requires a collaborative spirit and the ability to mentor and guide your team effectively.
• • A significant aspect of your role will be acting as the primary analytics partner for the Supply domain. This domain is the commercial and technical engine that powers our ability to create the perfect holiday experience for our customers. You will be responsible for leveraging data to gain a profound understanding of how to measure and optimize performance, benefiting both our suppliers and our customers.
• • You will be pivotal in elevating the analytical influence on both strategic and tactical decisions made within the company. By utilizing data, you will uncover opportunities to enhance our offerings and operational efficiency, ensuring that loveholidays remains at the forefront of the travel industry.
• • A key responsibility will be setting and maintaining high standards for data visualizations and reports. While the team currently utilizes Looker and Looker Studio, your expertise will ensure that the insights presented are clear, compelling, and actionable, enabling stakeholders to grasp complex data intuitively.
• • You will proactively partner with stakeholders to design and implement robust measurement frameworks. These frameworks will be crucial in exposing how our various systems generate value and identifying specific areas where optimization can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• • Collaboration will be at the core of your work. You will work closely with fellow analysts, data engineers, and commercial teams to guarantee that the data products developed not only meet but exceed the expectations of our stakeholders and reporting requirements.
• • Your technical expertise will be applied to advanced analytical tasks, including complex SQL queries and the utilization of analytical engineering tools like dbt to ensure data quality and efficient data modeling.
• • You will champion the use of AI tooling in analytical delivery, actively exploring and implementing innovative ways to build and interact with data, thereby transforming our analytical capabilities and driving efficiency.
• • A strong background in Logistical or Operational Analytics is essential, as you will be applying these skills to optimize the core functions of our holiday business.
• • Your ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders will be paramount. You will be expected to demonstrate strategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving, bringing valuable insights to the table.
• • You will possess a strong sense of agency, taking ownership of projects from their initial brief through to successful delivery. Your proactive advice and insightful analysis will be highly valued.
• • A natural curiosity and a systems-thinking mindset are crucial for this role, enabling you to connect the dots between different organizational functions and understand the broader impact of analytical insights.
• • Experience leading small to medium-sized teams of analysts within a fast-paced, dynamic environment is a prerequisite for success in this role, ensuring you can navigate and thrive in our energetic workplace.
• • You will contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing your knowledge and best practices with the wider analytics team and stakeholders.