<p><strong>Lead Analyst – SQL – Argos - London or Coventry and Home</strong></p><p>In this role, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of optimised analytic al outputs working in partnership with cross-functional teams to step-change analytical capabilities for the Argos teams. You will be supporting several key projects, playing a major role in ensuring new solutions are developed, adopted, and drive the expected benefits for our customers and colleagues. You are a real ambassador for change and are passionate to make a difference.<br><br><span data-teams="true">The role primarily operates within standard business hours; however, support for critical reporting processes is required on Monday mornings, alongside occasional out-of-hours or weekend coverage during key reporting releases, major system changes, or business-critical go-live activities.</span></p><p><strong>What you need to do&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Play an active role in scoping and developing analytical outputs that support action-based decision making and evolves to be fit for the future, providing one version of the truth for our colleagues</li><li>Plan for and action the delivery of new KPIs as our Commercial, Supply Chain and Logistics operations transform</li><li>Resolve risks in delivery, ensuring continuity whilst leading the associate analysts in work to improve efficiency & consolidation</li><li>Provide holistic analytical support across the Argos business, playing a key role in planning and developing new solutions to meet business priorities</li><li>Communicate and cascade best practise and quick wins internally and across the business teams, flexing your style to get traction within and outside your team</li><li>Build trust by effectively communicating with business stakeholders to support changes, providing insight and guidance</li><li>Work following agile delivery methods at pace, with a 'learn and fail' quick mindset&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to simply the operating model for stakeholders and the team</li><li>Show and encourage a deep passion for continuous learning and seek to provide and share knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to know&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of end-to-end project management and problem-solving techniques</li><li>Understanding of corporate strategy and how functional priorities align</li><li>Work following agile methodology and principles in a fast-paced high-pressure environment</li><li>Ability to think both strategically and tactically, supporting the input of key learnings as outputs are planned and reviewed</li><li>Works with the relevant teams to ensure that everyone's needs are known and ensures customer outcomes are at the forefront of decision making</li><li>Working knowledge of Sainsburys analytic al tools and data sets</li><li>Experience working in a multi-channel business within a Commercial or Analytical role, designing & scoping solutions to meet business needs</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to show</strong></p><ul><li>The implementation of change and improvement within an analytical environment</li><li>Interpersonal and influencing skills to secure commitment and support to solutions inside and outside of the team</li><li>Anticipating next steps and future risks and opportunities within your area and making action plans to address them</li><li>Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities, solutions and priorities and an adaptable approach to resolving problems</li><li>A passion for continuous learning and development, seeking new ideas and best practice</li><li>Strong cost-savings, growth opportunities and risk management mind-set</li></ul><p><span><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p><ul><li>Strong numerate background (degree or equivalent analytical experience)</li><li>Excellent SQL and Ms Excel/VBA skills</li><li>Proven experience leading or mentoring analysts, with a track record of developing capability</li><li>Demonstrated impact through delivering actionable insights and driving business change</li><li>Strong strategic analytical thinking</li><li>Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills</li></ul>