Data Analyst
Centre People — Windsor / London — Full-time — Hybrid
Salary: dependent on experience. Application deadline: 10 September 2026. Reference: MK47548 (please quote this when you apply).
Hybrid working, entertainment industry, international environment.
A well-known Japanese entertainment company is recruiting an experienced Data Analyst to join its Data Analytics team. The role supports end-to-end data analytics across the business. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of data analysis experience with strong Excel, Python and SQL skills, and can communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Main responsibilities
Analyse sales performance by product, branch, language and region. Conduct customer-level performance analysis to support sales activities. Monitor inventory levels and identify potential overstock and shortfall risks. Analyse event participation and regional trends to support business planning. Prepare analytical reports and supporting materials for internal stakeholders and Japan HQ. Maintain and update sales forecasts using order data and actual sales results. Compare order quantities against forecasts and sales targets, identifying potential risks. Support annual budget planning using historical performance and forecast data. Provide data analysis for distributor rebates and related commercial discussions. Create, maintain and improve Tableau dashboards and recurring management reports. Maintain data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. Perform data cleaning, transformation and validation to maintain data quality. Conduct ad hoc analysis covering inventory, marketing, events and other business requirements.
Ideal candidate
At least 3 years of experience in a data analysis role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Excel, Python and SQL, including large datasets and forecasting. Experience creating and maintaining dashboards and management reports. Strong understanding of data cleaning, transformation, validation and data pipelines. Excellent attention to detail and accurate analytical outputs. Strong communication skills, able to explain data to non-technical stakeholders. Able to manage multiple tasks and changing deadlines. Experience supporting commercial, sales or planning analysis is an advantage. Experience with Tableau is an advantage.
Conditions
Location: Windsor, UK. Working style: hybrid. Salary: dependent on experience. Job type: permanent, full-time. Working hours: Monday to Friday. Start: negotiable.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
To apply, email miyako@centrepeople.com and quote reference MK47548.