BI Lead | Data Analytics | ETL, Power BI

BI Lead | Data Analytics | ETL, Power BI | Central Ipswich

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and driving process improvements? Do you want to lead data-driven projects that shape the future of our business analytics capabilities?

This could be the role for you!

Location: Ipswich, UK
Salary: Competitive, based on technical and industry experience

Overview: We are seeking a BI Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will transform large datasets into easily interpreted visualizations for key decision-makers, investigate and improve data processes, and support data governance principles. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in business performance analytics and process improvements within a cutting-edge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transform large datasets into easily interpreted visualizations for key decision-makers
• Investigate, identify, and improve existing processes for data capture, transformation, delivery, and various automations
• Support Data Governance principles, controls, and policies to maintain high data quality, security, and compliance
• Mentor the Analytics Team, managing workloads, training, and projects
• Identify and develop reports to highlight key performance indicators for the business
• Understand and interpret existing data sources across the business
• Identify opportunities to optimize or improve existing data sources
• Design and develop dashboards for reporting critical performance indicators
• Continuously challenge and improve data technology to ensure scalability
• Engage with senior management to ensure reports meet stakeholder expectations
• Work with the business to build new data capture and ETL processes
• Use knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and other infrastructures to create and optimize datasets
• Train the Analytics team in report building, ETL, projects, and improvements

Process Improvement and Internal Automations:

• Understand core operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify processes that can be improved with data and analytics
• Quantify potential savings or value from process improvements
• Prioritize process improvement opportunities based on business value
• Collaborate with the development team to design and spec automated solutions

Data Integrity and Validation:

• Review and oversee continuous ETL of datasets, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
• Develop training and improve processes for robust data capture
• Identify and implement improvements to data input processes
• Address frequent data input errors with management and propose fixes

Other Ad-Hoc and Specialized Analysis:

• Use various analytical tools and methods for ad-hoc analysis for key stakeholders
• Recommend and help deliver the latest technology and tools for data and insight delivery
• Mentor and train the Data and Analytics Team

Who We’re Looking For:

• A commercial understanding with an appreciation for the information required by management for critical decisions
• An inquisitive mindset with a desire to understand processes in detail and tackle inefficiencies
• A logical and structured approach to work, with the ability to distill complex situations into clear plans
• An understanding of how technology can automate processes
• Awareness of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Lakehouse, and Machine Learning technologies
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining IT data architecture (e.g., Azure, SQL Server, ETL tools) and reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to produce clear graphical presentations and data visualizations for stakeholders
• Experience working with large datasets and interpreting data for key stakeholders

What We Offer:

• Competitive total compensation
• 25 vacation days (excluding bank holidays)
• Central Ipswich free parking – 24/7/365
• Flat organizational structure with quick decision-making processes
• Long-term career opportunities with personalized professional development
• Modern office environment near public transport
• Regular social and professional events

If this sounds like your next career move, let’s talk!

Keywords: Business Intelligence | Data Engineering | Data Analytics | Process Improvement | Data Governance | ETL | SQL | Power BI | Data Visualization | Data Architecture