Data · Role
Data Analyst
A data analyst works with data to support decisions inside an organisation. They collect and clean data, build dashboards, and present findings to colleagues or management. This role appears in almost every sector, from financial institutions to government agencies.
In this role you might analyse customer behaviour, track a business metric, or investigate why a number looks wrong.
The goal of a data analyst is to give people in an organisation reliable information so they can make better decisions. Without this role, teams often rely on gut feeling or incomplete numbers.
To do that, analysts spend most of their time getting data from internal systems, checking it for errors, and turning it into reports or dashboards. A lot of the work is making sure the numbers are correct before sharing them. Writing a clear summary or presenting findings to a non-technical audience is also a regular part of the job.
The main tools are SQL for getting data out of databases, Excel for quick analysis, and a BI tool like Power BI or Tableau for dashboards. Most analysts also use Python or R for larger or more repetitive tasks. You do not need to build machine learning models in most analyst roles, but knowing how to write a clean script saves a lot of time.
The work culture varies by employer. At a consulting firm, work is project-based and deadlines are tight. At a bank or insurer, the environment is more structured and documentation matters. At a startup, you often work closer to the product and get more freedom. In the Netherlands, common employers include financial institutions, government bodies like the CBS, and large retailers. Analysts often move into more specialised roles over time, such as Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst, or a role in Strategy or Management Consulting.
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i2i · Amsterdam
i2i is een datagedreven organisatie in Amsterdam die samen met zorginstellingen en medisch specialisten verspilling tegengaat om de zorg efficiënt, betaalbaar en van hoge kwaliteit te houden.
Significant Public · Utrecht
Wij zijn een advies- en onderzoeksbureau dat met data en econometrie werkt aan maatschappelijke vraagstukken.
Sprenkels · Amsterdam
Sprenkels is marktleider in het vormgeven van het pensioen van de toekomst.
MarketResponse · Utrecht
Our company is all about understanding the customer/citizen/employee. In a strong combination of using company data, open data and classical surveys we want to discover what is really going on and…
Capgemini · Utrecht
Capgemini Nederland is een van de grootste organisaties op het gebied van IT-consultancy, technologie en digitale transformatie in Nederland.
Deloitte · Amsterdam
At Deloitte, it’s all about people, each of whom has something unique to offer. We work closely with our clients and make great things happen. In doing so, we create real change.
Rewire · Amsterdam
Rewire is a Data & AI consultancy that helps large organisations accelerate and scale the impact of data and artificial intelligence.
Bain & Company · Amsterdam
We’re a management consulting firm that advises other businesses on their toughest challenges.
Valcon · Utrecht
Valcon is een Europees consultancybedrijf dat business, data, AI en technologie combineert om complexe vraagstukken op te lossen en organisaties duurzaam te transformeren.
Berenschot · Utrecht
Berenschot is een onafhankelijk Nederlands organisatieadviesbureau dat al meer dan 85 jaar werkt aan complexe maatschappelijke vraagstukken, van zorg en openbaar bestuur tot energietransitie en…
CBS · Den Haag +2 more
Working at CBS: In a world full of opinions, we work on the facts.
Argon & Co · Utrecht
Een hecht consultancybureau dat werkt voor toonaangevende klanten als Schiphol, bol.com en NS.
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