Business Intelligence Consultant

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia is seeking a Business Intelligence Consultant (6-month fixed term) to deliver data-driven insights and strategic analytics. You will consolidate data sources, enhance reporting, and support decision-making with robust BI tools across departments.

The role emphasizes data governance, process automation, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to future-proof analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Analytics, BI, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in BI, data warehousing, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Experience with process automation and system integration is desirable.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate data sources and deliver data-driven insights across VWFS departments.
• Develop and maintain automated BAU processes to minimize manual work.
• Design and implement new reports and KPIs; train users for adoption.
• Support deployment of solutions through handover and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure data meets evolving needs and maintain governance and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze current and future data/reporting needs and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Act as SME for VWFS Projects and participate in cross-functional tool implementations.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Data Analytics/BI/IS/Business/Commerce

Job description

Job Category: 6 month fixed term contract

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia is a leading provider of competitive finance and insurance products to over 1200 retailers across Australia representing automotive brands within the Volkswagen Group including: Audi, ŠKODA, Bentley, Porsche, Ducati and Lamborghini and outside the Volkswagen Group - Jaguar and Land Rover. Nobody does finance better than our team of experts ensuring a positive customer experience at all times.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer career advancement to grow your career across various divisions. Our people are recognised for their achievements and we have a team culture led by empathetic managers. Our EVP is testament to our continued commitment to retaining our staff and providing a fulfilling experience during their journey with Volkswagen Financial Services Australia. Our core value is integrity and we seek like-minded individuals to join our thriving business.

Job Description

The Business Intelligence Consultant (6-month Fixed Term Contract) is responsible for delivering data-driven insights and strategic solutions across all departments of Volkswagen Financial Services . This role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate data sources, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business decision-making through robust analytics and technology-driven tools.

What you’ll do:

Data Warehouse & Process Automation:

• Assist in consolidating a single source of truth within the data warehouse, integrating all VWFS departments, with a focus on operations.
• Enhance and maintain the health and integrity of data within the warehouse.
• Develop and maintain automated BAU processes, reducing manual effort to a minimum of 3 days per month.
• Improve existing data collection, storage, and analysis processes.

Reporting & KPI Development:

• Design and implement new reports and KPIs to support business performance tracking.
• Communicate new reporting initiatives to relevant users and provide training to ensure effective adoption.
• Support deployment of solutions through handover and stakeholder engagement, including triage and follow-up to improve usage.

Data Analysis & Innovation:

• Ensure data meets the evolving needs of internal customers and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative approaches to leverage collected data for strategic insights.
• Automate data collection processes wherever possible.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaborative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, regulatory standards, and best practices.

Strategic Planning & Future Readiness:

• Analyse current and future data/reporting needs of the business.
• Research global and cross-industry data capture and reporting practices to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Recommend enhancements to data capture and analysis processes to future-proof the business.

Project Support & SME Engagement:

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in support of the VWFS Projects team.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to implement new tools and solutions that align with business strategy.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful applicant:

• Tertiary degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Business, Commerce or a related field.
• Proven experience in business intelligence, data warehousing, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and other data visualisation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Experience with process automation and system integration is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.

Are you Driven by More?

When you join Volkswagen Financial Services Australia you become part of a professional and dynamic team structure that is the foundation for the company's current and future success. You will also be offered a competitive salary, the chance to contribute to our success and the opportunity to grow your career within a global brand. If you meet the above criteria and would like to join our team

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.