Business Intelligence Lead

Job Description

BI Lead | Birmingham (Hybrid)| £50,000-60,000 bonus + benefits

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The Opportunity

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Our client is a successful, technology-driven business operating within the transport and commercial services sector. Following a sustained period of growth and with ambitious expansion plans ahead, they are investing heavily in their data, analytics and digital capabilities.

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As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint a BI Manager to lead the development of their business intelligence function and help drive better decision-making through data, reporting and insight.

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Reporting to the IT Director, this is a highly visible role that combines strategic direction with hands-on delivery. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's data strategy, enhancing reporting capability and identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency and business performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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Business Intelligence & Data

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• Develop and deliver the BI strategy, roadmap and reporting standards.

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• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models.

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• Develop and maintain Azure SQL data warehouse environments and reporting datasets.

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• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver meaningful insights.

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• Improve data quality, governance, documentation and reporting accuracy.

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• Automate reporting processes and optimise data models, SQL performance and reporting efficiency.

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• Champion best practice across data, reporting and analytics.

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AI, Automation & Innovation

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• Support the development and execution of the organisation's AI and automation strategy.

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• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve productivity through technology.

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• Deliver practical AI-driven and automation initiatives that create measurable business value.

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• Work with internal teams and external partners to implement innovative solutions.

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• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

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Technology & Business Systems

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• Contribute to broader technology and digital transformation initiatives.

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• Assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements that support business objectives.

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• Collaborate with operational and business leaders to ensure systems and technology align with organisational needs.

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• Support the ongoing optimisation and integration of core business systems.

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About You

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We're seeking a commercially minded BI professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business.

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Essential Experience

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• Significant experience within Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or Data Management roles.

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• Advanced SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise.

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• Strong Power BI development experience, including DAX, Power Query and data modelling.

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• Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and reporting platforms.

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• Proven ability to deliver reporting solutions that drive business performance.

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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable data solutions.

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Desirable Experience

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• Experience managing or mentoring BI, data or technical teams.

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• Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dataverse, Azure, Microsoft Fabric or Power Platform experience.

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• Exposure to AI, automation, API integration or Python.

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• Experience supporting digital transformation programmes.

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What's on Offer?

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• Hybrid working arrangement.

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• Pension scheme.

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• Health and wellbeing benefits.

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• Life assurance.

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• Generous holiday allowance.

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• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

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• The chance to shape and influence the future of data and analytics within a growing organisation.

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Why Apply?

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BI professional to join a forward-thinking organisation where data and technology are recognised as key enablers of growth. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, influence strategic decision-making and help build a best-in-class business intelligence capability.

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To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply today or contact us directly for further information.

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