Business Intelligence Lead

Harnham
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 year ago
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About the Company:

Join a leading health and wellbeing organization revolutionising health services for businesses. With a client base that has scaled from 350 to 1,200 over eight years, this organisation is undergoing an exciting data and technology transformation under the leadership of an innovative CTO.


The company leverages cutting-edge tools like Databricks, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric, focusing on delivering actionable insights and automating data processes to enhance client decision-making.


Role Overview:

As theLead BI Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s data strategy forward. This hands-on position requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. You’ll lead a growing team of analysts, work closely with data scientists, and help clients unlock the full value of their data.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Microsoft Fabric Leadership:Spearhead the organization’s adoption and expansion of Microsoft Fabric, optimizing its current 30% usage to fully realize its potential.
  • Stakeholder Management:Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Medical Officer, to understand their needs and deliver impactful insights.
  • Team Leadership:Manage and mentor a team of 3 analysts (with plans to expand), fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Data Insights:Develop innovative solutions to help clients access, understand, and act on data insights, such as analyzing appointment trends and cancellation patterns.
  • Power BI Overhaul:Lead the redevelopment of the company’s Power BI platform, enhancing client reporting and unlocking new value from existing data.
  • Strategic Projects:Collaborate on exciting initiatives, such as supporting machine learning models and automating data preparation processes.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven expertise withMicrosoft FabricandPower BI, with a vision to enhance and expand their usage.
  • Advanced proficiency inSQLand a strong understanding of data architecture.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex insights to senior leadership and external clients.
  • A balance of technical hands-on ability and strategic thinking.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset to help clients and the organization unlock the full potential of their data.


Please apply for more details.

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