Business Intelligence Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst Vacancy – Up to £33,000 - Middleton, Manchester

This is an office based role

JW Lees has an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Financial Data and Analytics Team based at our Greengate Brewery in Middleton, Manchester.

What’s in it for you as a Business Intelligence Analyst:

  • Competitive pay - Up to £33,000
  • Private medical cover with BUPA
  • Profit share
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Access to BenefitHub offering online and high street discounts
  • Discount in all our managed pubs, inns and hotels
  • Access to our employee assistance programme
  • Yearly service recognition
  • Annual party and conference

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Support the Financial Data and Analytics team on the exciting journey of implementation of Power BI into the business.
  • Continued development of reporting using Power BI, collaborating with business users to understand requirements and deliver customised reporting.
  • Support with completing and continuously developing current weekly / monthly / annual Excel based reporting.
  • Support with ad hoc data reporting and analysis based on stakeholder needs.
  • Analytical approach to data with a view to offering insight and highlighting opportunities that support the business’ strategy.
  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all delivered data outputs.
  • Stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in data visualisation and reporting.

The Person

  • Solid commercial experience of having worked as a Business Intelligence Developer using Power BI.
  • Strong experience of using Power BI to create management dashboards from multiple data sources.
  • Strong experience of using Microsoft Excel to create reporting.
  • Experience of understanding and visualising financial data is preferable.
  • Ability to build solid working relationships with colleagues at all different levels.
  • Effective workload management and organisational skills to ensure that deadlines are met, and productivity is maximised.
  • Good team player, with self-motivation and drive.

 Required Skills

  • Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
  • Data visualization and storytelling.
  • Experience of reporting through Power BI.
  • DAX knowledge preferable but not essential.
  • Understanding of Power Query preferable but not essential.
  • Basic SQL knowledge desired but not essential.
  • Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud  -  Savvy  -  Honest  -  Passionate  -  Personal  -  Together

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