Operations Reporting Manager

Simpson Booth Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy infrastructure and services business is seeking an Operations Reporting Manager to design and improve operational reporting and analytics. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to translate complex data into insights, ensuring reporting accuracy, and maintaining data integrity. Ideal candidates will have advanced SQL and Excel skills and experience in operations reporting within the energy sector. Strong leadership and analytical abilities are essential for this highly visible position in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations reporting, analytics, or business intelligence roles.
• Proven experience owning and delivering complex operational reporting in large or fast-paced environments.
• Advanced, hands-on experience using SQL and Excel in production reporting contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end operational reporting across key business processes.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable reporting solutions using advanced SQL and Excel.
• Develop dashboards and recurring reports supporting operational, financial, and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Operations reporting

Analytics

Business intelligence

SQL

Excel

Data validation

Power BI

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree-level education in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power Query

Power Pivot

Job description

Our Client is a leading UK energy infrastructure and services business operating at the heart of the UK’s energy landscape, delivering asset management, operational delivery, and data-driven services to support smarter, more efficient energy systems. The organisation partners with major utilities and energy providers nationwide and continues to invest heavily in data and analytics to drive performance and decision-making.

The Role

As Operations Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving operational reporting and analytics that enable data-driven decision-making across the business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable insights, while setting standards for reporting accuracy, automation, and governance.

This is a highly visible role combining hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You will act as a subject‑matter expert for operational data and systems, oversee reporting frameworks, and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations, finance, commercial, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver end‑to‑end operational reporting across key business processes and performance metrics

Design, build, and maintain scalable reporting solutions using advanced SQL and Excel

Develop dashboards and recurring reports supporting operational, financial, and strategic decision‑making

Produce clear, executive‑level presentations communicating insights, trends, risks, and recommendations

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting outputs

Write, optimise, and maintain complex SQL queries, including performance tuning

Analyse large, multi‑source datasets to deliver reliable and timely insights

Partner with IT and data teams to define reporting requirements and improve data models

Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual reporting processes

Build advanced Excel models using Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas, and automation

Act as a trusted analytics partner to operational leaders and senior management

Translate business questions into analytical approaches and clear reporting outputs

Present findings confidently to non‑technical stakeholders

Lead, mentor, and develop analysts or reporting specialists

Review team outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with reporting standards

Define and enforce reporting standards, documentation, and best practices

Drive continuous improvement in reporting efficiency, accuracy, and usability

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

Experience in operations reporting, analytics, or business intelligence roles

Proven experience owning and delivering complex operational reporting in large or fast‑paced environments

Advanced, hands‑on experience using SQL and Excel in production reporting contexts

Experience improving reporting processes through automation and standardisation

Experience working within the energy sector

Advanced SQL expertise, including complex queries, optimisation, and data validation

Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas, and automation

Strong understanding of relational databases and data structures

Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI)

Excellent analytical skills with a logical and systematic approach

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation

Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to support the business beyond core responsibilities

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively

Detail‑focused with a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline (Essential)

Proven leadership experience managing teams or external partners (Essential)

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of operational performance metrics and reporting frameworks (Essential)

Strong understanding of how data supports senior operational decision‑making (Essential)

Commercial awareness (Desirable)

Knowledge of the UK energy industry (Desirable)