Data Scientist

Salary: £32,000 - 72,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in a data, analytics or business intelligence role
• Experience in a CPG or FMCG environment is preferable but not essential
• Strong ability to analyse, structure and interpret large and complex datasets
• Experience building dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau, Sigma, Power BI or similar visualisation platforms
• Good understanding of data governance, data quality, process control and reporting accuracy
• Experience working with ERP or operational systems and linking data from multiple sources
• Strong Excel capability and ideally working knowledge of SQL or other data querying tools
• Ability to communicate insight clearly and influence judgement at different levels of the organisation
• Knowledge of business processes, measures and performance drivers would be advantageous
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Data, Analytics, Accounting, Business or a related field preferred

Responsibilities:

• Lead the conversion of data into meaningful, actionable insights that improve decision-making, performance and operational efficiency
• Ensure data for the assigned function is accurate, available and trusted
• Establish the processes and governance that underpin strong data quality
• Develop intuitive reporting and visualisation tools such as Tableau, Sigma, Excel or Power BI
• Act as the first point of contact for data and reporting queries and resolve them directly or with support from IT and other reporting roles
• Collect, cleanse and interpret data from multiple sources to create reliable reporting
• Turn complex datasets into clear insights, trends and recommendations that support better operational and strategic actions
• Design, build and maintain dashboards, scorecards and visual tools to enable self-service access to data across the business
• Establish and continuously improve processes, controls and governance to ensure data accuracy, consistency, completeness and availability
• Define and standardise key performance metrics and reporting definitions to create a single source of truth
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, IT, Finance and other stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into practical data solutions
• Identify risks, inefficiencies and opportunities through inspections to help teams improve service, inventory, cost and overall performance
• Support automation and simplification of reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve accessibility of insight
• Drive and measure adoption of self-service questioning through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement

Technologies:

• Business Intelligence
• ERP
• Excel
• Support
• Power BI
• SQL
• Tableau
• REST

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We are Weetabix, and we believe diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions and a more inclusive workplace. We are building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong and where different voices, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. This is a newly formed, permanent fixed-term role as part of our growth journey, with four successful candidates supporting Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial or Manufacturing. We work in a hybrid pattern, with three days a week in the office to strengthen collaboration and team connections. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, double-matched pension scheme up to 12%, 25 days annual leave rising with service, annual salary review, healthcare plan, discounted Weetabix products, continued personal development, extra annual leave purchase, 24/7 counselling support, flexible working opportunities, enhanced family leave, fertility and neonatal care support, a working parents support group, and fully stocked kitchens. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

last updated 32 week of 2026