Salary guide
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITData
- Data analysis is one of the UK’s fastest-growing fields
Other names this job is known by
- BI Analyst
- Data Analyst
Key responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyse business data
- Prepare reports and visualisations
- Advise on data-driven decision making
- Identify trends and opportunities
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in maths, IT, or science
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, BI tools)
- Statistical knowledge
- Communication and problem-solving skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Analyst
- Analytics Manager
- BI Lead
- Data Scientist
How to get the job
- Study maths, IT, or science
- Complete a relevant degree
- Build skills in data analysis tools
- Apply for analyst roles
- Progress with experience and certifications
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