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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join our central systems team based in Chorley - there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

As Business Intelligence Analyst you will be use data and reporting tools to help Story make sound business decisions. You will also be responsible for gathering, cleaning and analysing data to deliver reports/dashboards to the business in way which can be easily understood.

You will

  • Have a proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions.

  • Must have advanced skills with SQL, PowerBI and Excel

  • Ideally have experience of Microsoft Flows, Power Automate and Azure Data Factory

  • Understand data structures and systems.

  • Have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Have an excellent eye for detail.

  • Be an excellent communicator and be confident in dealing with people at all levels within the Company.

  • Be able to document procedures in a simple way.

    The Ideal Candidate:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a similar role.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and analytical skills.

  • Experience in report writing (essential)

    Benefits

    At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

    In addition to a competitive salary, pension (and company car/allowance) We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

    Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working (minimum 4 days in the office) and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

    We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

    Why Story Contracting?

    Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

    Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

    GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

    HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

    PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

    FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

    TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

    WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

    Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. Jobs - Story Contracting

    Every Story Matters

    We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

    As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

    All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

    Think you’d be a good fit?

    Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

    Apply today and start your story

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