About this role
Location: Monread Fare, Monread Road, Monread North, Co. Kildare Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week Salary: €34,0010 About the Role We are seeking a commercially focused and analytical Business Analyst to join our growing team. Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in analysing business performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting data-driven decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with data, uncovering trends, and partnering with stakeholders to drive operational and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities • Analyse business, sales, customer, stock, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities. • Develop and maintain regular reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs). • Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making. • Work closely with retail, finance, supply chain, and support office teams to understand business requirements. • Support forecasting, budgeting, workforce planning, and performance improvement initiatives. • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to business transformation projects. • Monitor the effectiveness of promotional activity and retail performance across locations. • Assist in the development of business cases for new initiatives and investments. • Present findings and recommendations to management in a clear and concise manner. Skills & Experience Essential • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, or a related discipline. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Advanced Excel skills. • Knowledge of working with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets. • Ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights. Desirable • Master's degree in Business Analytics or a related field. • Knowledge of SQL, data modelling, and database management. What We Offer • Competitive salary. • Opportunities for professional development and career progression. • Exposure to a diverse and fast-paced environment. • Collaborative and supportive working culture. Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping shape the future direction of a growing retail business. You will work alongside key stakeholders across the organisation, using data and insight to support better business outcomes and continuous improvement.