Junior Data Analyst
Location: Reading (full-time office or hybrid but majority office based)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
About MotorEasy
MotorEasy is one of the UK's leading automotive services businesses, helping drivers with warranties, servicing, GAP insurance, and vehicle maintenance. Data sits at the heart of our business, driving better decisions across marketing, operations, finance and customer experience.
We're looking for a curious, analytical individual who wants to build a career in data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed a degree in recent years and is eager to learn, develop technical skills, and make a real impact from day one.
The Role
As a Junior Data Analyst, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to turn data into meaningful insights. You'll help build reports, analyse trends, improve data quality, and support projects that influence key business decisions.
This is a hands-on role with plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop your technical and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse business data to identify trends, opportunities and potential issues.
- Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data.
- Build and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Clean, transform and model data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Support business teams by answering data requests and explaining findings clearly.
- Help improve reporting processes through automation and continuous improvement.
- Work with multiple teams to understand business challenges and recommend data-driven solutions.
- Learn new tools and technologies as the data function evolves, including AI-powered analytics where appropriate.
About You
We're more interested in your potential than years of experience.
You'll likely have recently graduated with a degree in:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Physics
- Data Science
- Economics
- Or another quantitative discipline
Essential Skills
- Strong SQL skills.
- Understanding of data modelling principles.
- Excellent analytical and logical thinking.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable working with large datasets.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau or another BI/reporting platform.
- Python.
- Knowledge of data transformation and ETL concepts.
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity or analysis.
- Interest in automation and process improvement.
Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who:
- Thinks logically and can connect the dots to understand the bigger picture.
- Enjoys solving problems and investigating root causes.
- Can prioritise competing tasks effectively.
- Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
- Learns quickly and enjoys picking up new skills.
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys collaborating with others.
What You'll Get
- A structured learning environment with mentoring from experienced analysts.
- Career progression within a growing data team.
- Exposure to real commercial data and business decision-making.
- Opportunities to develop SQL, Power BI, Python and modern analytics tools.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- SQL: 2 years (required)
- Power BI: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading (Berkshire)
