About the position
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled BI Analyst to transform data into actionable insights that drive process improvements, enhance cash flow, and optimise stock management. This role requires a technically strong professional who can manipulate, analyse, and visualise data to support strategic decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visual analytics using Power BI, Power Query, and DAX to monitor operational and financial performance.
- Utilise Microsoft Fabric to integrate and manage data pipelines, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and fit for purpose.
- Perform in-depth data analysis with Python to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources using Microsoft SQL to support reporting and analysis requirements.
- Provide insights into stock utilisation and turnover to help reduce excess inventory and free up working capital.
- Partner with finance and operations teams to analyse cash flow patterns and recommend data-driven actions to improve liquidity.
- Proactively identify areas where data can drive profitability and operational efficiency.
- Support ad hoc data analysis requests and deliver clear, concise recommendations to stakeholders.
Technical Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience as a BI Analyst or similar data-focused role within manufacturing or a related industry.
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Fabric
- Microsoft SQL
- Power BI
- Power Query
- DAX
- Python (specifically for data analysis and manipulation)
- Strong data manipulation skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot patterns and anomalies.
- Experience designing and delivering reporting solutions that drive business improvements.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with inventory management and financial data in manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics).
Key Attributes
- Highly analytical with the ability to translate complex datasets into clear business insights.
- Commercially minded, with a focus on improving cash flow and profitability through data.
- Strong communication skills, able to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
- Committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to shape data strategy in a dynamic manufacturing business.
- A collaborative environment where your insights will directly impact performance and growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Desired Skills:
- BI Analyst
- Data
- Strategic insight
- Power BI
