Business Intelligence Analyst

Fynity
Cambridgeshire
11 months ago
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Business Intelligence Analyst - Hybrid/Cambridgeshire

Are you a BI Analyst who thrives on transforming data into actionable insights that drive real business impact?

Do you have strong skills in Power BI, building automated pipelines and SQL, with a commercial mindset that ensures your work delivers tangible value to customers?

If so, our client, a leading financial services provider, wants to hear from you!

What we are looking for:We are seeking a high-calibre Business Intelligence Analyst who is ambitious, authentic, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping data-driven decision-making, providing crucial insights that enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitability.

Your Role & Impact:As a BI Analyst, you will work closely with the data science team and multiple business units, turning complex datasets into meaningful visualisations and reports. You will be instrumental in developing self-service dashboards, predictive models, and advanced analytics to support key business strategies.

Day-to-day, you will:

  • Access, clean, and analyse external and internal data sources to inform business strategy.
  • Develop self-service interactive visualisations, dashboards, and reports to enhance decision-making.
  • Undertake basic predictive and statistical modelling to drive efficiency and growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand key business questions and deliver impactful insights.
  • Communicate findings in a clear, outcome-focused manner to non-technical audiences.
  • Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and alignment with best practices and governance frameworks.

Key Requirements:

You will be an analytical and commercially driven professional who balances technical expertise with a strong understanding of business impact. To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, including DAX and Power Query M.
  • Advanced SQL skills, with experience in relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and best practices.
  • Ability to develop, manage, and optimise interactive dashboards for key stakeholders.
  • Programming skills in Python or R for data analysis and modelling.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods, predictive modelling, and machine learning fundamentals.
  • Experience working in cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is desirable.
  • Understanding of data governance, GDPR compliance, and data security best practices.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve data strategy and insights.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and business units.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a technical role - it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful business impact.

An excellent package is on offer, including:

Competitive basic salary of £35,000-£40,000

Bonus up to 20%

Pension Contributions (3%-6% employee/6%-9% employer)

Benefits such as private medical, 25 days holiday, 3 volunteering days, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus employee assistance and wellbeing programs.

This is a hybrid role where you can expect to visit the office a minimum of once a week/fortnight (typically on a Thursday) to collaborate in person with your team.

If you are a highly skilled BI Analyst who is eager to drive commercial value through analytics and innovation, apply today and take the next step in your career!

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