Junior Data Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to join our client’s growing team in Cork. This entry‑level position is ideal for someone early in their data career who enjoys working with Excel, analysing business information and improving reporting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and interpret business data to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Manipulate large datasets with advanced Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and Power Query.
• Work with data extracted from SQL databases.
• Identify trends, patterns and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the future implementation and development of Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Act as the primary onsite contact for day‑to‑day technology coordination.
• Liaise with the outsourced IT provider to ensure support requests are managed effectively.
• Coordinate basic hardware requests and user equipment.
• Assist with user onboarding and technology‑related administration.
• Support continuous improvement across business systems.

Required profile

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, formulas and data manipulation.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query)
• SQL
• Power BI (or a strong desire to learn)
• Microsoft 365