Business Intelligence Analyst - Digital Retail - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Work with advanced analytics tools

Influence performance strategies

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to transform large-scale digital and retail data into insights that drive business performance. This role involves building Power BI dashboards, developing SQL queries, and automating reporting workflows.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, strong project management skills, and a detail-oriented analytical mindset. Join a dynamic team to influence performance strategies across one of the UAE's largest retail groups.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in BI, data analytics, or digital retail analytics.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Python, and DAX.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and BigQuery.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards for performance metrics.
• Write complex SQL and DAX queries for data analysis.
• Build ETL workflows and automate reporting processes.

Skills

Power BI dashboard design

Advanced SQL

Python

R for predictive analytics

DAX modeling

ETL pipelines

Data governance

Business storytelling

Education

3-5 years of experience in BI or data analytics

Tools

Azure Databricks

Google BigQuery

Job description

Business Intelligence Analyst – Digital Retail – Al Futtaim – Dubai, UAE

Position Overview:

This Business Intelligence Analyst role at Al Futtaim Retail in Dubai focuses on transforming large‑scale digital and retail data into insights that drive business performance. The position builds Power BI dashboards, develops SQL and DAX models, automates reporting workflows, and delivers analytics that enhance eCommerce, omnichannel, CRM, planning, and marketing decisions.

Job Details:

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Analyst
• Salary: 14,000–18,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards covering retail, eCommerce, and omnichannel performance
• Write complex SQL and DAX queries using Azure Databricks and Google BigQuery
• Build ETL workflows, data models, and automation pipelines for accurate and timely reporting
• Integrate online and offline datasets to create a unified business performance view
• Analyze sales, pricing, inventory, stock, and marketing campaign performance to identify growth drivers
• Conduct regression, forecasting, and predictive modeling for demand planning and sell‑through improvement
• Work with SQL Server, GBQ, GA4, Funnel, and Branch for data ingestion and validation
• Ensure strong data governance, reliability, and data‑layer accuracy
• Translate analytics into concise narratives, actionable business insights, and strategy recommendations
• Collaborate with CRM, eCommerce, Finance, and Planning teams on KPI development and reporting automation
• Support A/B testing, performance measurement, and experiment analysis
• Anticipate future analytics needs and build scalable BI solutions

Ideal Profile

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to convert complex data into meaningful insights for commercial teams
• Skilled in interpreting causal relationships and identifying correlations
• Comfortable collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent storytelling and presentation capabilities

Skills Set

• Power BI dashboard design and DAX modeling
• Advanced SQL for large dataset processing
• Python and R for predictive analytics
• Azure Databricks and Google BigQuery
• ETL pipelines and workflow automation
• Predictive modeling with SARIMA, XG‑Boost, Holt‑Winters, LSTM
• Data governance, validation, and quality assurance
• GA4, Funnel.io, Google Tag Manager knowledge
• Business storytelling and insight communication

What Qualifies You for the Role

• 3‑5 years of experience in BI, data analytics, or digital retail analytics
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Python, and DAX
• Experience with Azure Databricks and BigQuery
• Background in retail analytics, digital analytics, or e‑commerce preferred
• Strong project management and prioritization abilities
• Detail‑oriented and structured in analytical problem‑solving

Why Join Us

• Influence performance strategies across one of the UAE's largest retail groups
• Work with advanced analytics tools in a fast‑growing digital retail environment
• Opportunity to drive insight‑led decision‑making across omnichannel business units
• Career development within an innovative, data‑driven, and collaborative culture

About the Company

Al Futtaim Group is a diversified regional organization with operations across automotive, retail, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. With partnerships spanning more than 200 global brands, the Group continues to expand through innovation, data‑driven strategies, and a strong commitment to excellence and customer value.