Data Analyst

This exciting new role will be instrumental in supporting the provision and development of effective, efficient and optimized utilisation of data across the organisation, primarily using PowerBI. Working closely with the fundraising teams you will ensure they are receiving the correct insight to drive income and supporter growth. Alongside the Insight Manager you will initially assist in moving MAF UK s data model and reports to a Fabric data warehouse. The data warehouse will become the single source of truth and the basis for all of MAF UK s reporting needs.

In addition you will also have the opportunity to work on integration projects as MAF looks to bring data together in a unified way.

On the job training will be provided and there is potential for the job holder to undertake a data apprenticeship using the government funding scheme.

As the Data Analyst you will be responsible for

Enhancing PowerBI Reporting by:

• Maintaining the suite of self-service KPI reports for MAF UK via PowerBI and improve on this as required
• Owning the Quarterly Dashboard and ensure linked reports are fit for purpose
• Being proactive in delivering hands-on support to the Fundraising teams to help user adoption and understanding
• Gaining contextual knowledge of the Fundraising teams to be able to propose new reporting solutions to help campaign monitoring and drive increased income
• Ensuring the Fundraising teams are empowered to make strategic data-driven decisions and be prepared to respond to queries in a timely manner. This will include the use of third party data enrichment tools
• Building strong interpersonal relationships throughout the organisation to promote the confidence of the data team s output
• Being proactive in setting up regular meetings with key stakeholders in discussing their reporting and analytical requirements
• Keeping up to date with PBI Product development
• Contribute to the design of data collection, criteria and maintenance aspects of new projects ensuring that data collected is adequate, of good quality, and matches what was sought
• Helping explain complex data processes to staff in a way that can be understood across the organisation and with the purpose of providing clarity

Supporting the Fabric Data Warehouse development by:

• Building knowledge of the MAF UK Fabric environment and assist the development as directed by the Insight Manager
• Being a confident deputy to the Insight Manager to troubleshoot and resolve issues as required
• Gathering requirements around a unified data model across MAF organisations and deliver a solution

Additional Tasks include:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the existing D365 Configuration and system integrations within MAF UK.
• Monitor and maintain D365 usage, such as data cleansing and de-duplication, in collaboration with other team members
• Assist with data imports and be proactive in seeking data processing efficiencies across the organisation
• Working with other team members to ensure the Retention Policy is adhered to and is fit for purpose
• Other tasks as may reasonably be allocated from time to time by the MAF UK Senior Leadership Team
• Provide technical support for communal staff prayer and communications meetings
• Ensure that all information, utilised and disseminated by MAF UK is done according to all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. EU General Data Protection Regulation; Data Protection Act 2018).

Responsibilities common to all staff:

• Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in times of Biblical reflection and regular corporate prayer meetings.
• To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
• To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
• At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner and ensure that good personal data handling practices are developed, reviewed and encouraged
• To abide at all times by the Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.

Christian values, beliefs and ethos of MAF UK:

As a Christian mission, MAF UK is seeking those who share in the evangelical Christian values and beliefs of the organisation, as described in the mission, purpose, values and beliefs statements. All staff will be required to support and actively demonstrate the Christian values of the organisation.

Essential Requirements

Experience

• Role-linked degree or educated to A-level or equivalent with relevant experience as noted below
• Experience of using Microsoft applications, including PowerBI
• Experience of modelling data
• Experience of analysing data and presenting complex results in a way that can be understood by non-technical staff and volunteers.

Skills and Abilities

• Proactive in investigating, understanding and resolving issues
• Ability to develop and present clear and concise reports which can be understood by non-technical users.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior members of the fundraising teams
• Proactive in moving projects forward and setting up meetings with relevant parties
• Confidence in pushing back where demands are unreasonable yet being accommodating to all requests
• Ability to translate business needs into appropriate data solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve identified objectives, and to work independently as required
• Excellent understanding of relevant concepts in information governance (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018, EU General Data Protection Regulation).
• Ability to build a positive, committed atmosphere among teams.

Personal Qualities

Committed and mature evangelical Christian, able to demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Statement of Faith and willing to proactively take part in MAF events and meetings e.g. prayer meetings, away days etc. Able to describe these beliefs and values to others so as to represent MAF as a Christian mission organisation

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of work with Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics D365, ClickDimensions
• Experience of using coding languages such as Power Query M, DAX, SQL