Business Data Analyst

About the role...

Are you a commercially minded Data Analyst looking for a new challenge within a fast-moving, professional services environment?

At Cooper Parry, data is a strategic asset that underpins better decisions, stronger client outcomes, and scalable growth. As a Business Data Analyst within the Data & Analytics team, you will act as a critical bridge between the business and technical delivery teams.

You will work closely with service line leaders and operational teams to deeply understand their reporting requirements, data needs, and commercial drivers. You will translate these into clear, well-defined data use cases and requirements that align with both the Data & Analytics strategy and the wider Cooper Parry business strategy, with a relentless focus on delivering measurable value.

You'll be getting stuck into a wide range of tasks, including;

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with service line leaders and teams (e.g. tax, audit, deals, consultancy) to understand their objectives, challenges, and decision‑making needs
• Elicit, document, and validate service‑line‑specific reporting requirements and data needs
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to uncover opportunities where data can drive value

Data Use Case Definition

• Translate business needs into clear, prioritised data use cases, user stories, and requirements
• Ensure use cases are aligned to the Data & Analytics roadmap and Cooper Parry’s strategic priorities
• Define success measures, benefits, and value hypotheses for data initiatives

Value & Outcome Focus

• Maintain a strong focus on business outcomes, not just data delivery
• Support the development of business cases and value tracking for data initiatives
• Help service lines understand how to interpret and act upon insights generated

Collaboration & Delivery Support

• Work closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, and BI developers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered effectively
• Support solution design by providing business context and data definitions
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout delivery, from discovery through to adoption

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring patterns and opportunities to standardise reporting and data products across service lines
• Contribute to the development of common metrics, definitions, and data governance practices
• Champion data literacy and adoption across the business

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together . All we ask of our people is that they play all in . You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave , stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice . A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, you should also have;

• Strong experience in business analysis - ideally within a data, analytics, or BI context
• Proven ability to gather and translate business requirements into clear, structured data use cases
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and service‑line leaders
• Strong understanding of reporting, metrics, and performance management
• Commercially minded, with a clear focus on delivering tangible business value
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical audiences

You’ll also ideally (but not essentially) have;

• Experience in professional services, consultancy, accounting, or financial services
• Familiarity with modern data platforms, BI tools (e.g. Power BI), and analytics concepts
• Experience working in agile or product‑centric delivery environments
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and master data concepts

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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