Data Analyst, Xero
Maternity Cover, 7 Months
Cloud-based accounting software
Open for applications
Cloud-based accounting software
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in Python, R, and advanced SQL (including window functions, CTEs) for advanced data management and statistical analysis
- Proficiency in crafting compelling data stories, leveraging visualization tools like Tableau to transform complex datasets into clear, impactful visualizations that resonate with diverse stakeholders
- Proven capability in product opportunity sizing, metric development, and building robust metric trees to guide product strategy and evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and optimize data wrangling and cleaning processes across multiple, complex projects
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating complex data insights into compelling narratives through data storytelling and high-impact presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
- A highly analytical mindset, consistently identifying and solving complex data challenges with innovative solutions that directly drive data-driven strategic decisions
- Practical application of machine learning fundamentals to solve specific business problems through predictive modeling
What the job involves
- As a Data Analyst, you'll be reporting directly to our Head of Data & Analytics and will play a strategic role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that directly fuel our business growth and critical decisions
- You'll craft compelling data narratives, turning raw information into valuable assets that guide product development and key strategic choices
- Collaborating across teams, you'll uncover pivotal metrics and deep customer insights, empowering informed decisions throughout Planday. Through impactful visualizations and persuasive communication, you'll ensure these insights resonate with stakeholders at all levels
- Furthermore, you'll leverage advanced analytical techniques to pioneer predictive modeling and automation, fostering a culture of data-driven innovation that is central to Planday's continued success
- This role is a maternity cover role for about 7 months
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, commercial, and leadership teams to define, track, and report critical metrics, delivering comprehensive customer insights
- Design and maintain robust data models that transform raw data into high-value assets, ensuring accuracy and quality
- Develop impactful, hands-on solutions, visualizations, and dashboards across the business, primarily utilizing Tableau to communicate insights effectively
- Leverage proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for advanced data manipulation, statistical analysis, and ensuring high data quality
- Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques for summarizing, interpreting, and predicting data, alongside machine learning concepts for predictive modeling techniques
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives through compelling data storytelling, impactful presentations, and strong interpersonal communication
- During your time with us we’re expecting key projects to include: Product-Market-Fit analysis, customer lifecycle insights, as well as supporting product teams
- Exceptional data models that consistently deliver accurate, high-quality data assets, underpinning strategic initiatives
- Proactive delivery of actionable insights and critical metrics that directly lead to informed decisions and tangible business improvements for product and commercial teams
- Development and implementation of intuitive and highly impactful visualizations and dashboards that significantly elevate data-driven decision-making across Planday
- Insights and recommendations that are consistently trusted and acted upon by product and commercial teams, stemming from rigorous analysis and robust data practices
- Clear and compelling communication of complex data insights, fostering understanding and alignment among stakeholders, resulting in measurable positive business impact
- Proactive problem-solving and innovative thinking in addressing data-related challenges, leading to continuous improvement and advancement in our analytical capabilities
- Successful exploration and implementation of advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning, to unlock new opportunities and generate groundbreaking insights
Salary benchmarks
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups, and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023 launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Top-spec MacBook or HP Z-book
- Employee Share Plan (own a part of Xero!)
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period!)
- 10 days Wellbeing Leave (for sickness, emergencies and taking a mental health break)
- Company Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- Remote and Flexible Working
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
Leadership
Rod Drury
(Founder)Previously Consultant at EY, Founder of Glazier System. Was CEO of AfterMail and Director at TradeMe. Also founded Pacific Fibre and was Director at NZX.
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