Business Intelligence Specialist

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Manchester
3 months ago
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Business Intelligence Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from various internal and external sources.
  • Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
  • Identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business performance.

Business Intelligence Development
  • Build, optimize, and maintain BI solutions, including ETL processes and data models.
  • Work with stakeholders to define key metrics (KPIs) and reporting requirements.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality across all BI outputs.

Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with business teams to understand their analytical needs and provide data-driven recommendations.
  • Present insights and findings to senior management in a clear and structured manner.
  • Train users on BI tools, dashboards, and best practices.

Data Governance & Quality
  • Support data governance initiatives by documenting data definitions and ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts for data processes, sources, and architecture.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in a BI, data analysis, or reporting role.
  • Strong skills in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and data warehousing principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience in automation and process optimization.
  • Familiarity with KPI design, forecasting models, and performance dashboards.

Personal Attributes
  • Proactive, curious, and data-driven mindset.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Seniority level
  • Associate

Employment type
  • Full-time

Job function
  • Business Development, Sales, and Analyst

Industries
  • Business Consulting and Services

Manchester, England, United Kingdom


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