Data Analyst
Data analysts collect, check and interpret information to help organisations make decisions. They look for patterns, explain what the numbers show and present their findings in reports, charts or dashboards. On the Isle of Man, you could work in sectors such as finance, insurance or the public sector. Job titles can include Reporting Analyst or Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst.
Day to Day Tasks
- Gather data from spreadsheets, databases and other systems.
- Check for missing information, errors or duplicate records.
- Use tools such as Excel, SQL or Power BI to analyse and present data.
- Look for trends and investigate unexpected results.
- Create charts, dashboards and regular reports to help teams track performance.
- Explain what the findings mean to colleagues and help them decide what to do next.
- Handle personal or confidential information securely.
Skills & Knowledge
- Confidence working with numbers and interpreting charts and tables.
- Attention to detail when checking information and spotting errors.
- Logical thinking and curiosity about why results have changed.
- Good IT skills and an interest in learning how to use databases and reporting tools.
- Ability to explain findings clearly to people with different levels of technical knowledge.
- An understanding of how to handle confidential information.
Industry Qualifications
Entry requirements vary by employer. A course in computing, maths or statistics can help you work towards a junior data or reporting role. Some employers look for a degree in a subject such as maths, statistics, economics or computing, particularly for roles that involve more advanced statistical analysis.
University College Isle of Man (UCM) offers courses in Computing & IT, including options that cover data management. Explore Computing & IT courses at UCM.