Business Intelligence Analyst - Confused.com

We’re looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Confused.com team, where we thrive on data to solve high-impact business problems! Our ideal candidate will have a passion for analysing and visualising big data to uncover value and drive insight into actions with our colleagues and partners.  

About the role  

You’ll work with an established team of analysts to support Confused.com’s B2B function, along with our market-leading data provision services team, Insight.  

You will be responsible for creating detailed, compelling, and actionable analysis to drive success internally and for our partners, promoting an ethos of data-informed decision making by:  

• Investigating – providing timely expertise and analysis of our data, and telling a coherent story  
• Visualising – developing and maintaining dashboards to give accessible answers to business problems  
• Predicting – using analytical and data science techniques to make predictions based on our data and making recommendations to optimise strategic decision making 

Throughout the role you’ll receive training, support and the exposure required to further develop both your technical and industry understanding. As part of this role you will also have the freedom to explore and work with new technology and concepts.  

We are looking for an ambitious, driven person who wishes to showcase their investigative analytical skills on a daily basis. You’ll bring new thoughts and ideas to the forefront of both functions, while also building meaningful and productive relationships with others internally and across both the insurance and price comparison industry.  

As a key member of a consultative analytics team, you’ll be exposed to some of the smartest analytical heads in the industry, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a material impact on their businesses. There will be a requirement for regular face-to-face contact and external meetings (currently video calls). There is an expectation of travel within the UK, and the role may involve participation in professional and social networking events.  

Responsibilities:  

• Creating beneficial and actionable high-value analysis through data mining, data visualisation techniques and commentary  
• Taking ownership of the B2B reporting  
• Supporting our partners by providing expertise and analysis with a view to helping them achieve their goals  
• Using machine learning and analytical techniques to create scalable solutions  
• Exploring our vast data estate and researching new sources of data to maximise our offering to the market  
• Understanding market trading conditions and developments in the industry  
• Establishing and maintaining external relationships  

Key competencies: 

• Good knowledge of SQL and/or SAS  
• Experience of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques  
• Ability to understand, translate and map business and product questions into analysis projects  
• Ability to influence diverse audiences and build strong partnerships with stakeholders  
• Excellent communication skills 
• Confident nature and a positive attitude  
• Personable and professional approach 

Desirable role-specific competencies  

• Experience in any insurance pricing or other financial services role  
• Experience with an analytical software package (I.e. Tableau)  
• Experience of languages such as Python, R would be advantageous  
• Experience in dimensional modelling  
• A degree in a mathematical or analytical subject is highly desirable.  
• Ability to evidence and prioritise  

About Confused.com

As the first ever price comparison site in the UK, we’ve been trailblazers in the industry and in the technology sector since we began. Yet our success is built on more than tech. We’ve developed a strong and vibrant culture, where people who enjoy doing what they do are constantly finding ways to do it even better. Our passion, our honest and open approach and our focus on collaboration mean that we were recently named the fourth best large marketing place to work by Campaign. So, come and join us! We look forward to your application.

Some of our benefits

• Discretionary cash bonus based on personal and business performance
• 28 days holiday, plus extra time for good health
• Group pension scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Group Life Assurance
• Free gym membership
• Free fresh fruit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Staff discounts scheme
• Discounted insurance offers
• Discounted health care schemes

If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form and attach your CV. If you have any questions please email recruitment@confused.com 

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs via email and from agencies