Insight Analyst - International

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate., We are seeking an experienced Insights Analyst to enhance reporting capabilities and improve data accessibility across our International business. This role will proactively identify requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions that empower decision-making. Adopting best-in-class development practices and providing ongoing support to key business areas, contributing to the creation of a world-class knowledge base.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring strong technical expertise in reporting and analytics, proven stakeholder management skills, and experience leading reporting projects, ideally within a consumer-facing organization, we'd love to hear from you!

NB: This role is based at our Paddington Support Office a minimum of three days a week and is a full time permanent position.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Ensure data quality and integrity by validating sources, performing checks, and maintaining governance standards
• Monitor and optimize performance of dashboards and reports to ensure efficiency and scalability
• Provide continuous support to business areas, collaborating effectively with report engineering teams based in India
• Lead reporting projects and initiatives independently, managing the full lifecycle from scoping and development to delivery and ongoing operational maintenance
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Do you have experience in SQL?, * Proven experience in global or international business environments

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Databricks. and practical application of Python (or similar) for data modelling
• Expertise in creating interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI (or equivalent tools).
• Strong understanding of retail-focused datasets and ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including data storytelling for senior leadership

At M&S, we're on a mission to share the magic of M&S with customers everywhere. Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to make our exceptional Fashion, Home & Beauty, and Food products accessible to people around the globe. To achieve this, we're accelerating growth in our international business-transforming how we operate, driving change at pace, and reimagining processes to deliver seamless experiences for every customer. This is about bold expansion, innovation, and creating a truly global M&S., Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: * 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation * Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more * Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours * Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future * Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one * Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal * Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave * 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services * One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you Everyone's welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.