Business Intelligence Developer

Experis Scotland
Edinburgh
8 months ago
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Location:Hybrid (2 days a week – Edinburgh)

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Scheme


Our client, based in Edinburgh, is looking for aBusiness Intelligence Officerto join their team on a permanent basis. This role is part of a growing Business Intelligence function and offers a very good learning opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in data analysis and reporting while working with an experienced team. The successful candidate will be fully supported with training to help them grow in the role.


Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse large datasets to support business decision-making
  • Present data findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and models using Power BI
  • Write SQL queries and views to support reporting and analysis
  • Collaborate with the team to develop and deliver BI solutions
  • Provide support for existing reports and tools, resolving data-related issues
  • Ensure BI outputs are properly tested and reliable before release
  • Help improve reporting processes and data quality across the business


What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years’ experience in a Business Intelligence, Data Analyst, or similar role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Power BI and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Comfortable working with large datasets to identify trends and insights
  • Good communication skills, able to present findings clearly to different audiences
  • Proactive and collaborative approach
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently when needed


Desirable

  • Experience or exposure to Python or other scripting tools


Applicants should be able to commute to the Edinburgh area for hybrid working

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