Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Data Analyst

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)

The Role

We’re looking for a commercially minded Data Analyst who can turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that drives better decisions. This role sits at the intersection of data, business performance, and stakeholder influence — ideal for someone who enjoys solving real problems rather than building models in isolation.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business questions, analyse data from multiple sources, and communicate insights through compelling visualisations and storytelling. While exposure to predictive techniques is valuable, this is primarily an insight-led analytics role, not a pure data science position.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight

• Analyse structured datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

• Translate business questions into analytical approaches and meaningful outputs

• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to support operational and strategic decisions

Reporting & Visualisation

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports using modern BI tools

• Present insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders, focusing on “so what” and impact

• Partner with stakeholders to refine metrics, KPIs, and reporting standards

Data Quality & Governance

• Validate, clean, and reconcile data from multiple sources

• Support data integrity through quality checks and documentation

• Contribute to the development of consistent definitions, metrics, and data standards

Business Partnering

• Work with teams across finance, operations, sales, and leadership to drive insight

• Proactively identify opportunities where data can improve performance or efficiency

• Support evidence-based decision making across the organisation

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with analytics best practice, tools, and techniques

• Recommend improvements to reporting, automation, and analytical processes

• Share knowledge and coach others on effective use of data

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytics role

• Strong SQL capability and experience working with relational data sources

• Experience with BI and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

• Solid analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and explain data clearly

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience using Python or R for analysis or automation

• Exposure to forecasting, trend analysis, or basic predictive techniques

• Experience working in a commercial, operational, or fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline — or equivalent practical experience

• Typically 3–6 years’ experience in a data analytics or insight role

What You’ll Bring

• A pragmatic, results-driven approach to analytics

• Curiosity and healthy scepticism — you question the data, not just report it

• Confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decisions with evidence

• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping the business perform better

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work where your insights directly influence decisions

• A modern analytics environment with scope to shape how data is used

• Hybrid working and a Nottingham-based team culture

• Clear opportunities to grow into senior or specialist analytics roles

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.