▷ Immediate Start: Business Intelligence Analyst

FJR Group
Barton-upon-Humber
1 year ago
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Business Intelligence Analyst / Power BI ReportWriterLocation: Barton-upon-HumberSalary: Up to £40,000 per annum(depending on experience) + Quarterly BonusAbout the Role:FJR Groupare seeking a dedicated Business Intelligence Analyst to join ourclients central BI Team. In this role, you will:Consolidate andUpgrade Reporting Infrastructure: Transition over 500 uniquereports into streamlined, filterable Power BI dashboards, enhancingdata accessibility and decision-making processes.Develop Power BIReports: Utilise your expertise in DAX, MySQL, and Databricks SQLto create insightful, high-performance reports tailored to meet thediverse needs of various departments.Collaborate AcrossDepartments: Work closely with stakeholders to design accessible,interactive reports that empower teams with reliable insights,facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.EnsureData Security and Real-Time Updates: Implement Row-Level Security(RLS) in Power BI to control data access and set up schedulingprotocols to guarantee real-time report updates.Test and RefineDatasets: Collaborate with the BI Manager to test and refinedatasets within their new data warehouse, ensuring data accuracyand reliability.Maintain Report Structures: Work alongside theSenior BI Analyst to review and maintain the structure of existingBI reports, including managing workspaces, apps, permissions, andformats to ensure consistency and ease of use.About You:You arepassionate about data and possess:Technical Proficiency:intermediate Power BI skills, including RLS, Data Modelling, DAX,and management of Workspaces and Apps.Analytical Mindset: Abilityto understand data, analyse trends, and ensure accuracy inreporting.Effective Communication: Strong skills in presentingfindings and recommendations to diverse audiences.ProactiveApproach: Self-reliant and inquisitive, with a keen eye for detailand consistency.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with the BIManager and Team to gather requirements and develop Power BIreports, replacing over 300 Excel reports.Test and refine datasetswithin the current Data Warehouse project.Review and maintain thestructure of existing BI reports, including Workspaces, Apps,Permissions, and Formats.Assist in defining Data Warehouserequirements and testing delivered data for year-over-yearreporting.This is an office-based role at our clients Head Officein Barton-upon-Humber, with working hours from Monday to Friday.Ifyou are a results-driven individual with a passion for data andbusiness intelligence, and would like to join a business withextensive on the job training I would love to hear from you. Applynow to join this dynamic team!

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