Senior Data Analyst - Finance

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family‑owned businesses, with a rich 150‑year legacy in food and brand innovation. We’re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We’re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we’re looking for dynamic, forward‑thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will deliver advanced analytics to support financial performance, planning, and strategic decision-making across the business.

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• Supporting the end-to-end delivery of complex finance-focused data science and advanced analytics initiatives, from problem definition through implementation and business adoption.
  
• Partnering closely with Finance, Commercial, and Trading/Buying teams to support margin analysis, pricing effectiveness, forecasting, budgeting, investment evaluation, and performance management.
  
• Applying advanced statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques to financial, transactional, operational, and commercial datasets.
  
• Translating complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives that influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decisions.
  
• Building intuitive dashboards and robust data models that transform raw data into compelling business stories and performance metrics.
  
• Supporting enterprise-wide initiatives such as forecasting accuracy improvement, cost-to-serve analysis, working capital optimisation, and data-driven investment decisions.
  
• Developing and presenting clear, credible, data-driven recommendations to Finance leadership and senior stakeholders.
  
• Identifying high-value analytical opportunities and translating financial questions into scalable analytical solutions with measurable outcomes.
  
• Collaborating across the Data Science & Analytics function to ensure consistent approaches, reusable assets, and shared best practices.
  
• Inspiring and developing a high-performing group of junior data scientists, fostering analytical excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.
  
• Acting as a strong data-driven advocate within Finance, promoting evidence-based decision-making and challenging assumptions.
  

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• Passionate about using data, analytics and AI to drive business performance.
  
• 3 – 5 years’ progressive experience in Data Analytics, Finance Analyst or similar role.
  
• Understanding and experience of data analysis and manipulation techniques on data
  
• Experience combining analytic methods with advanced data visualizations.
  
• Experience applying computational algorithms and statistical methods to structured and unstructured data.
  
• Ability to break down and clearly define problems.
  
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver projects that deliver real business value.
  
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
  
• Flexibility to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
  
• Ability to query large data sets using SQL with experience with cloud-based environments an advantage
  
• A third level qualification in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent qualification.
  

With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.

Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. xcfaprz

Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.