Business Intelligence Analyst

Walsall
1 month ago
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You will be responsible for delivering high quality business intelligence through hands-on technical analysis, using SQL and Power BI to transform data into trusted actionable insight. You will act as a strategic data partner to a defined area of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand priorities, influence decision-making, and translate complex data into clear, compelling insights

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector and is a medium-sized enterprise based in Walsall. They are focused on delivering services that benefit the community and utilise analytics to drive their mission forward.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver end-to-end analysis, from requirements gathering through to SQL based data extraction, modelling and insight delivery.
Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports using DAX and Power Query, ensuring solutions are accurate, performant and aligned to agreed definitions.
Oversee and continuously improve existing reports, streamlining where possible and ensuring data integrity.
Develop and maintain reusable datasets, data models and metrics that support consistent reporting across teams.
Provide timely, high-quality responses to ad-hoc reporting and insight requests.
Support regulatory and external data submissions.
Data Quality, Capability & Continuous Improvement
Identify and resolve data quality issues, working collaboratively with system owners and colleagues.
Promote best practice in the use of dashboards and reports, including training and enablement for colleagues.
Contribute to improvements in reporting standards, processes and ways of working.
Maintain awareness of emerging Business Intelligence tools and techniques, applying them pragmatically where they add value.
Build and maintain Power Apps and Power Automate flows to support data capture, automation and reporting processes where appropriate.Profile

Key Skills & Experience:

Solid working knowledge of T-SQL for data extraction and analysis. With experience of optimising queries and improving data performance.
Experience using Power BI, DAX and Power Query to create clear, user-focused dashboards and reports.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis, validation, ad-hoc insight and presentation.
Practical experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including building Power Apps and Power Automate flows to enhance reporting, automate processes or improve data quality.
Experience working with structured data and building reusable datasets and metrics.
Understanding of data quality, validation and governance principles.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Strong experience acting as a business-facing Business Intelligence or data partner, not just a report developer.
Strong requirements gathering skills, with the ability to manage expectations and to clarify and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain complex data and insights to non-technical audiences.
Ability to define, explain and maintain KPIs and performance measures.Job Offer

Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum.
Comprehensive pension scheme - 20% LGP
Permanent position in a reputable organisation.
Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in the Not For Profit sector.
Based in Walsall, with accessible transport links.If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Business Intelligence Analyst in Walsall, apply today to make a meaningful difference

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