Job Title: Associate Data Analyst
Salary: Competitive
Location: Hybrid, Birmingham (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (8:30am-5:30pm)
Job Status: Permanent
Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service
At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.
Main Purpose of The Role:
BCA Logistics is a key division of BCA and supports the broader Constellation group of businesses with logistics services, in particular single car movements. BCA Logistics is pivotal in the BCA/CAG value chain as it is often the first touch point for our customers.
The BCA Logistics Associate Data Analyst is a key role for the BCA Logistics operations department. The role will be part of the central Decision Intelligence function and will sit within the Analysis & Insights team, working collaboratively with other data analysts whilst working directly with the BCAL business, with a specific focus on supporting operations with day-to-day insight.
We’re looking for someone who can respond to queries accurately and in a timely manner, while bringing personality, curiosity, and fresh ideas to the team. You'll be encouraged to think beyond the immediate task, challenge the status quo, and contribute to continuous improvement. If you're looking to start or develop a career in data analytics, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our analysis toolkit currently consists of:
- Power BI
- Databricks (SQL and Python in Notebooks)
- VS Code
- GIT
- Power Automate
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer key business questions with correct and relevant data.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and other data tools which support day to day operations.
- Perform ongoing data validation, implement changes independently where needed.
- Build a good understanding of the BCA Logistics business model, the way we operate and deliver value for our customers.
- Respond to ad hoc requests when they come up, alongside larger projects.
- Work closely with Data Integration and Reporting Services to use resources efficiently.
- Keep up with new developments within the team in terms of tools used and changed ways of working.
- Learn to work with new tools when required.
- Collaborate with the wider Analysis & Insights team to share learnings and best practice, participate in team discussions and wider business projects.
- Being open about blockers or conflicting priorities when they appear.
- Keep track of own work items in a structured manner.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Appreciate the operational challenges and key characteristics of BCAL ways of working.
- Understand and demonstrate how to validate and clean data.
- Experience in Data Analysis (including apprenticeship or degree in related fields).
- Proficient in either Python, SQL, Power BI (DAX) or advanced excel analysis.
- Use data to answer the right question in the right way.
- Work with collaboratively developed tools to find the right data.
- Present insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with varied data quality and ambiguity.
- Attention to detail.
- Asks for feedback or help when needed.
We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Onsite parking
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
And so much more…
As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.
We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.