Business Data Analyst 6 month FTC

Location: London
Salary: DUE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 07/04/2026

Business Data Analyst 6 month FTC

Blue Legal are partnering with a renowned global law firm, recognised for its innovative approach and exceptional service. As a Data Analyst in the Business Development team, you’ll be responsible for managing and analysing data, process design and mapping, automating reports and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role is crucial in supporting a key project within the BD team, helping to design and streamline their processes around their use of data.

This role is suitable for candidates with experience working for professional services firms, or large corporate organisations. Please only apply if you can start within a few weeks’ notice and are happy with the contract term.

The Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for gathering, organising, and managing data from multiple sources to ensure its accuracy and reliability for analysis.
• They will collaborate closely with the operations and planning team to understand the requirements for data analytics and process mapping.
• The role involves analysing data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for quick wins that can drive action within the function.
• The candidate will work with internal teams to identify data sources, define the steps for reporting, and design scalable solutions for automating reports.
• They will collaborate with Data Visualisation Designers and Analysts to ensure that the data and reporting requirements are clearly defined for development.
• Part of the role includes sharing the outputs of their analysis with relevant stakeholders, incorporating feedback, and refining the analysis as needed.
• The individual will stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in data analytics, continually seeking to improve the quality and impact of their work.
• Maintaining data integrity and adhering to data governance standards is essential, as is ensuring that all processes follow best practices for accuracy and reliability.

The Candidate:

• They should have a strong background in data and reporting workflow process mapping, including the ability to perform detailed data forensics when needed.
• The candidate must be comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data and have the ability to handle complex datasets effectively.
• The individual should have demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data needs, reporting processes, and automation steps for scalable reporting.
• Familiarity with data visualisation principles is important, and experience working alongside dashboard developers or data designers is a plus.
• A strong proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, Power BI, or Tableau, is essential.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to rosie.porter@bluelegal.com

Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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