?? 5 Questions With...??

Each month I ask 5 questions to a member of?Studio Retail Limited's Financial Services, Compliance & Risk team..

For our April edition, we have spoken with our fantastic Head of FS Analytics, Rachel Hughes

Question One - How has the role of an Analytics function changed over the years?

It has! More and more businesses want to use data and analytics to decide on the best next action, using it to make decisions and drive strategy rather than relying on gut feelings.

Question Two - What are your 2023 Analytics predictions?

Just like we’ve had ML and AI start to embed within businesses, I think we can expect even more developments in these types of areas that will continue to change the way businesses leverage data and analytics to gain an edge.

Question Three - How can systems or technology support Analytics departments?

Businesses are moving to Cloud based systems to support scalability in regards to the amount of data available either internal or external to a business. Machine learning and data sciences are scaling at pace, with these capabilities meaning that data and analytics is getting smarter.

Question Four - What is your favourite part about being in Analytics?

Being the first to know the answer to a question. When the business has a “What”, “Why” or “How” question, being in Analytics means you can answer the question, and with that, you’re the first to know the answer. Not only that, you can find solutions!

Question Five - Why should someone join Studio?

There are huge opportunities in joining Studio. Everything is new: we’re creating new roles, we’re part of the bigger Frasers Group company; scaling the business. Studio is the place to be for ambitious people.

If interested in joining Rachel's team or the wider Analytics team at Studio please get in touch! You can contact me on sarah.dovaston@studio.co.uk or visit our careers website for further details.