GDS UKI Technology & Reporting Clients & Industries Senior Associate

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Business unit specific description – Clients & Industries – GDS UKI

The Data Insights Executive serves as a strategic enabler of data-driven decision-making and digital transformation across UKI Client & Industries team. This role is responsible for delivering business-relevant insights and innovative digital solutions by leveraging advanced analytics, Microsoft 365 tools, and Copilot capabilities.

Acting as a bridge between technology and business strategy, the Data Insights executive ensures that data is transformed into actionable intelligence, fostering operational excellence and driving measurable business outcomes.

Your key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven insights through analytics and visualisations to support informed business decision-making.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging Microsoft 365, Copilot, and automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and leaders to align data and digital initiatives with business priorities and regional objectives.
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively through well-structured reports, dashboards, presentations, and professional stakeholder communications.
• Support leadership decision-making through timely and accurate reporting, trend analysis, and actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain business applications using PowerApps (Canvas) to support operational and business requirements.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with Dataverse, SharePoint, Excel Online, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with MSM, BD, BMC, FMT, Operations, and other relevant teams to develop effective and user-centric solutions.
• Support user adoption through training, documentation, knowledge sharing, and ongoing assistance.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Alteryx-based ETL workflows to strengthen data-driven reporting and decision-making

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrates good proficiency in analytics platforms and visualisation tools such as Power BI, ThoughtSpot, or similar tools to transform data into meaningful and actionable insights.
• Skilled in developing interactive dashboards, reports, and visualisations that help stakeholders understand trends, patterns, and performance metrics.
• Applies analytical and basic statistical techniques to support business decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables effectively.
• Presentation and facilitation skills: Ability to participate in and facilitate meetings, develop presentations, interpret data, generate meaningful business insights, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Ownership and accountability: Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance, take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, and ensure timely delivery.
• Business acumen and adaptability: Ability to understand business requirements and adapt to changing stakeholder and customer expectations.
• Quick learner: Ability to quickly understand processes, project objectives, requirements, and complexities and move into delivery effectively.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce turnaround times, enhance quality, and generate additional insights.
• Attention to detail: Maintain accuracy and consistency across data, numbers, analysis, reporting, and formatting.
• Multi-tasking capability: Demonstrate effective time management, prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Excellent communication: Strong listening, reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with business stakeholders and senior team members, with the ability to understand requirements and communicate effectively.
• MS Office skills: Good to advanced proficiency in Excel reporting and PowerPoint presentations.
• Power BI / Other BI tools / Alteryx: Hands-on experience in data integration, data preparation, reporting, and data visualization.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate / Post-graduate - (Business Administration, Information and Data Science) with 3 - 6 years’ work experience in professional services industry having exposure working on applications and automation.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, best practices when developing solutions and experience in solution development, specifically utilizing Microsoft Power Platform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What we look for

• Self-motivated towards continuous learning and upskilling.
• Solution oriented - Ability to focus on solutions in case of ambiguity /uncertainties and not stuck with the problem.
• Display a positive attitude, interest in learning new things, capability to work under pressure and thinking out of the box with strategic mindset.
• Content management – Familiar with maintenance of SharePoint, MS office (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency is a must)
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management
• Experience in team management

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