Data Solutions Analyst
Skills
About the role
Let’s be unstoppable together!
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.
What will you be doing?
As a Data Solutions Analyst, you will deliver project‑based data and model solutions that ensure clients have accurate, fit‑for‑purpose models/databases aligned to their contractual agreements and business needs. You will act as a trusted point of expertise on how data is structured, interpreted, and used across the Unify and Temple analytics platforms, working directly with clients to design, implement, and explain data solutions. In this role, you will also serve as the first point of investigation for client data queries, ensuring questions are resolved through clear explanation or thorough analysis. Through close collaboration with Client User Experience and Client Data Delivery, you will ensure changes are implemented accurately, impacts are well understood, and clients receive consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver project‑based changes to client models/databases, delivering solutions in line with agreed requirements, scope, and timelines.
Work directly with clients to understand data needs, explain proposed solutions, and ensure outcomes align with client use cases and expectations as well as Circana best practice data design principles.
Build new client databases and models in line with contractual specifications, Circana standards, and established data design principles.
Develop and apply strong knowledge of how data is structured and maintained within the Unify and Temple analytics platforms.
Act as the first point of contact for client data queries, investigating discrepancies, validating data accuracy, and either explaining outcomes to clients or following issues through to resolution.
Assess the impact of database or model changes on client reporting, collaborating closely with Client User Experience teams where changes may affect reports.
Partner with Client Data Delivery teams to ensure checking procedures are updated appropriately in line with model/database changes.
Independently manage priorities and workload, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met through effective planning, alignment with the line manager, and clear, proactive client communication.
Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to internal stakeholders and clients throughout project delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement of data solution design, delivery processes, and cross‑team ways of working.
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or similar (preferred)
Data management related experience (preferred)
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas
Analytical and/or critical thinking skills
Intermediate to Advanced Excel and MS Office (Word, Outlook, Access)
Attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
Problem solving skills
Previous experience within FMCG preferable but not essential
Circana Behaviours
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviours sit at the core of our organisation. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviours throughout the business within their day-to-day role:
Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a company that values your growth—we’d love to hear from you!
If you require accessibility support or would like to request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at accessibility@circana.com
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