Senior Data Analyst (12 Month FTC)
Summary
Senior Data Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract at Funding Circle, a UK small-business lending platform. Day to day: building and maintaining Tableau reports, automating manual analytics processes, training users, and supporting a migration from AWS Athena to Snowflake using SQL and dbt. Hybrid role, 2 days a week in the London office.
We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else 🚀
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
[Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]
The role ⚡
📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 2 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
You’ll make a real difference for our customers and your team from day one. We believe the fastest way to grow is by doing, so we give you the ownership to run with things and see real-time results.
We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join the Data team, which sits under Tech and Data.
This role is a 12 month FTC joining a team of experienced analytics engineers and managers to support the increasing Analytical demands across the business. In this role, you will:
Design, develop and maintain performant, scalable and best practice Tableau reports.
Collaborating with business users to understand their needs with the aim to automate identified manual processes, and create documentation for Tableau reports.
Provide training and support to Tableau users.
Support and collaborate with 3rd party developers to ensure a successful migration from AWS Athena to Snowflake whilst representing the businesses needs.
What we’re looking for 🌱
Deep Expertise in SQL with experience working with modern Data Warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
A practical approach to problem-solving that balances high technical standards with key business priorities
Expert in Tableau Desktop.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner smoothly across non-technical teams using Data for story telling.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Able to architect custom AI solutions and smart automated systems that are safe, maintainable, and aligned with our long-term mission
Act as a technical bridge and mentor, training “builders" across the company to move from basic AI usage to sophisticated system creation
Skills we’d love to see:
Ideally experience with DBT, building and maintaining modular, scalable data models.
Strong understanding of financial datasets or prior exposure to the banking/fintech sector.
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why join us? 💜
We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!
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