Business Intelligence Senior Analyst

Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.

Job Details

As a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our BI strategy within our Functions team – the backbone of our organisation. You’ll transform complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions across Finance and beyond.

Why this job is important

This is more than a technical role – it’s about influencing strategy, leading innovation, and ensuring our BI solutions deliver measurable impact. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, manage high-impact projects, and champion continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about turning data into value and want to make a real difference in a global business, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead strategic BI projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Design and maintain advanced dashboards that provide actionable insights across financial dimensions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand needs and deliver high-value solutions.
• Implement advanced analytics models, including forecasting, into existing BI systems.
• Drive innovation and process optimisation, including automation of reporting.

The Ideal Skills & Experience

• Degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s or certifications a plus).
• Proven experience in BI or data analysis, delivering impactful solutions in a senior role.
• Expertise in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy) and strong Excel skills.
• Familiarity with ERP reporting platforms (SAP, Oracle, Maconomy) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently.

What’s In It For You

• Hybrid working with two to three days in the office
• Up to 25 days off, life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more

Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale.

And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.