Data Analyst - #2184274

Job Title: Data Analyst – Power BI & Microsoft Fabric

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join its Information Systems team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity for a data professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful insights that support business decisions.

You’ll play a key role in developing and improving reporting capabilities across the organisation, creating engaging Power BI dashboards, improving data accuracy and supporting the transition of existing reporting processes into Microsoft Fabric.

Working closely with stakeholders across different business functions, you’ll help shape how data is accessed, understood and used, encouraging greater self-service reporting and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.

This role would suit someone who combines strong technical reporting skills with commercial awareness, enjoys solving problems and is confident challenging existing approaches to deliver more effective data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that provide meaningful insights into business performance

• Support the consolidation and migration of existing reports and reporting processes into Microsoft Fabric

• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand reporting requirements and translate these into effective solutions

• Challenge existing reporting methods and encourage greater adoption of self-service reporting

• Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve business reporting and analytical capabilities

• Monitor and review reporting metrics to ensure they remain aligned with business processes and objectives

• Perform data profiling and analysis to identify anomalies, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of data used across reporting platforms

• Support the development of streamlined, consistent reporting processes across the organisation

• Communicate complex data findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Collaborate with wider technology and business teams to support ongoing reporting improvements

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, BI Analyst or similar position

• Strong experience developing reports and interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI

• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational databases

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets

• Experience working with business performance metrics, KPIs and management reporting

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into practical reporting solutions

• Confident communicating data insights to stakeholders at different levels of an organisation

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of reporting requirements

• Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships across different departments

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, reporting migrations or developing self-service business intelligence solutions would be particularly advantageous.

Previous experience within professional services or another complex business environment would also be beneficial.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive and fair recruitment practices.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Permanent, full-time position based in Birmingham

• Opportunity to support the development of modern reporting and business intelligence capabilities

• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and evolving data technologies

• Opportunity to work with stakeholders across multiple business functions

• Collaborative working environment within an established Information Systems team

• Scope to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes and influence how reporting is delivered across the organisation

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Data Analyst with strong Power BI and SQL skills who enjoys using data to improve business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a recruitment agency specialising in mid to senior-level roles. Our expertise and industry knowledge allow us to connect talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities, supporting both clients and candidates in achieving their long-term success.