Data Analyst / Power BI Developer

Job Type: Data Analyst / Power BI Developer

Duration: 6-Month Daily Rate (with potential to extend)

Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support the enhancement and delivery of enterprise reporting and analytics solutions across a modern cloud-based data platform. This role will focus on data analysis, reporting development, testing, and business engagement within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret business requirements, translating them into clear reporting and data specifications.
• Analyse, validate and reconcile datasets within a cloud-based data warehouse environment using SQL.
• Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to support business decision-making.
• Support the enhancement of data models, semantic layers and reporting calculations to improve self-service analytics capabilities.
• Participate in system integration testing and user acceptance testing activities, including defect identification and resolution support.
• Investigate and resolve day-to-day data and reporting issues in collaboration with technical and business teams.
• Contribute to data governance and data quality initiatives by supporting controls, reconciliations and validation processes.
• Produce and maintain documentation including report specifications, testing evidence and user support materials.
• Engage with key stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure reporting solutions align with operational requirements.
• Assist in driving data adoption and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Data Analyst, BI Analyst or Reporting Analyst position.
• Strong SQL experience with the ability to analyse and validate complex datasets.
• Proven hands-on experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts and reporting best practices.
• Experience supporting testing activities including UAT and system testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot reporting and data-related issues in a business-critical environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience operating within regulated or data-intensive environments would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with DAX calculations and semantic modelling within Power BI.
• Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Understanding of cloud-based analytics and reporting ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
• Previous experience supporting self-service reporting environments.
• Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience is beneficial.

Educational Requirements

• Third-level degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems or a related discipline.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV