Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Department: Woodside Logistics Group

Location: Head Office, 61 Carrickfergus Road, Ballynure

Responsible to: Analytics Manager

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

About us

At Woodside Logistics Group, we've been keeping the UK and Ireland moving since 1967. From our headquarters in Co. Antrim, our five specialist companies deliver transport, distribution, warehousing, customs and global freight solutions across the UK and Ireland.

As a family-owned business, we're proud of our reputation for exceptional service and our commitment to creating a workplace where people can learn, develop and grow.

About the role

As the volume of data generated across our systems, vehicles and operations continues to grow, we are looking for a Business Analyst who enjoys working with data, solving problems and uncovering insights that can support better business decisions.

Working across different areas of the Group, you will develop a strong understanding of our operations and use data to help us analyse performance, identify trends and opportunities, and improve how we measure and understand our business.

You will be confident working with large datasets, with practical experience of Microsoft Excel and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI. You should also be able to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

What you'll do

Contribute to the preparation and development of weekly reporting across each company within the Group.

Analyse, interpret and present key business data and insights to senior management.

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Identify trends, patterns and opportunities within data to support informed business decision-making.

Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner.

Work closely with departments including Finance, HR, IT and Health & Safety to understand and support their reporting requirements.

Review existing reporting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency.

Support the development of key performance measures and methods of analysing business performance.

Ensure data and reporting outputs are accurate, reliable and presented in a clear and accessible format.

What you'll get

As a valued member of our team, you'll benefit from:

Health Cash Plan

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

33 days' annual leave

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Regular company events and wellbeing initiatives

Free on-site parking

Modern, state-of-the-art office facilities

A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment

What you'll need

Essential Criteria

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Practical experience of developing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.

Working knowledge of SQL.

Ability to communicate data and insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Familiarity with data modelling and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes.

Experience using Microsoft Power Automate and/or Microsoft Power Apps.

Experience creating and administering Microsoft SharePoint Online sites, including SharePoint Lists.

For more information and to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV or complete our online application form. If you would like more information about the role call 07741 756520 or Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777.

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every team member feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.