Business Intelligence Analyst x 2 - New Team / Big Data - Leeds

Overview
Job Title - Business Intelligence Analyst
Industry - Technology Outsourcer
Job Location - Tower Works, 2 Globe Road, Leeds, LS11 9QG
Qualifications - MS BI Quals useful
Work Hours - 37.5 Hours PW - Monday to Friday
This is a great opportunity to get involved in making significant changes, at a holistic level, to the day to day way reporting and generally BI operates in this huge Datawarehouse for one of the largest supplier and procurement systems that exists not only in the UK but on a global scale.
As part of this new contract, this huge technology outsourcing firm is now providing the key administrative and payment services covering processing of payment information, management of supplies, maintenance of performer list and market entry applications, through to management of administration and movement of billions of records. Working on an inherited technical environment and in a transformational programme of work, which is stable but not yet fully transformed, you will be part of a team delivering opportunities to drive service and business performance.
The Business Intelligence Analyst will:
Responsibilities
Support the development and maintenance of effective reporting processes
Support the development of bespoke applications for data capture & reporting purposes using DWH and Excel UserForm technologies
Resolve data quality issues through robust data investigation and resolution activity
Support wider Business Change management processes (e.g. Transformation and CRM change management)
Produce high quality documentation that facilitates layman’s understanding of complex technical processes
Description:
The BI analyst role will require day-to-day development of reporting processes, largely as a project basis
On occasion, the BI Analyst will need to engage with Senior stakeholders to ensure MI reporting services meets the level & quality required by the partnership.
The BI Analyst will work closely with the wider MI team members to ensure cohesive development of new reporting capabilities and maintenance of BAU reporting
The BI Analyst will support continuing evolution of the Data Warehouse
The BI Analyst will be actively involved in sourcing new datasets into the DWH where there is a reporting need or a business requirement to manage. This will involve reviewing source systems to understand how data is captured and therefore how it should be used for MI and analysis purposes.
The BI Analyst will be able to provide leadership on data issues; including the education and development of less experienced MI team members.
The BI Analyst will support the introduction of new reporting tools into the wider community to maximise the ability of Senior Stakeholders to self-serve (ie Power BI)
Experience Requirements
BI Analysts will facilitate the development and implementation of business intelligence processes and procedures. Contribute to the strategic design and maintenance of business intelligence applications. They will identify, research, and resolve complex technical problems; ensuring that the use of business intelligence applications enhances business decision making capabilities.
Requirements Gathering
Able to insightfully draw out reporting needs from business Stakeholders
Able to clearly and unambiguously document Requirements in a format that is easy for others to understand
BAU Reporting
Able to support BAU delivery; especially incident management
Providing support / education to wider MI colleagues to ensure best practice is in place
Reporting development
Identify new sources of data or more efficient uses of data both inside & outside of DWH
Will develop E2E reporting solutions - maximising reporting accuracy and automation (especially around monthly KPIs & business controls)
Conduct robust data testing & validation
Project Support
Submit MI team ‘data requirements’ to Change teams / projects as required (Transformation / CRM)
Conduct “Impact Assessments” for Change projects (review CCN / RFW)
Essential role related knowledge, technical skills, qualifications and experience
Skills
Strong skills in Microsoft BI stack (SQL, SSAS / SSIS / SSRS)
Experienced in data investigation to identify faults / verify amendments to code
Proficiency in MS Office tools
Familiar with data presentation packages - e.g. Power BI
Excellent analytical skills (listening, questioning, challenging, modelling, etc)
Strong documentation skills e.g. data modelling; business rules; requirements management; change management
Experience of developing others
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of relational database theory / architecture
Experience of data / MI change programme – especially in a data / technical capacity
Experience of Data Warehouse technologies and how to develop / maintain
Familiar with technical challenges in Operational MI reporting
Person
Strong communicator - able to engage all levels of stakeholders
able to work independently and with a team
able to learn quickly; takes responsibility for own learning
able to work in a demanding environment and deliver to deadline
Professional & approachable
Willing to go the extra mile; able to use initiative to solve problems
Strong attention to detail
Results oriented
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