Senior Data Analyst - Power Bi

Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom

3 months ago

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The Role

Are you a Power BI expert with a passion for turning complex data into powerful business insight?

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst who specialises in PowerBI to own and shape our Management Information (MI) reporting strategy — transforming financial and operational data into compelling, high-impact dashboards that drive smarter, faster decisions across our Finance Operations department.

What You’ll Take On

Lead Reporting Strategy: Own the end-to-end life‑cycle of data visualisation — from understanding business needs to designing and delivering intuitive, self‑service Power BI reports.
Model and Master DAX: Build and optimise semantic data models, applying advanced DAX functions to craft efficient and insightful calculations.
Champion Visual Excellence: Set and uphold Power BI best practices, ensuring every report delivers clarity, consistency, and great user experience.
Partner for Impact: Work closely with Finance Operations and technical data teams to translate insights into actionable business recommendations.

What You’ll Bring

Power BI Expertise: Proven mastery across Power BI — from Power Query (M language) to advanced report optimisation.
DAX Wizardry: Exceptional skill in writing, debugging, and optimising complex DAX measures and time‑intelligence calculations.
SQL Knowledge: Solid understanding of T‑SQL for data extraction and query optimisation.
Experience at Scale: At least 2 years’ experience managing a broad BI reporting portfolio within a large or complex organisation.
Outstanding Communicator: Skilled at translating analytical detail into stories that inspire action among technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.

Desirable

Experience designing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks notebooks, workflows, or jobs.

Why join us?

This is your chance to lead the evolution of our data‑driven decision‑making culture. You’ll work with cutting‑edge tools, shape best practices, and see your insights make a tangible impact across our business.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On‑site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on‑site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.

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