Power BI Developer - Finance Operations

TAL Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Learning and development programs

Life insurance

Job summary

TAL is seeking a Power BI Developer in Sydney to join the Finance Operations team. You will translate business questions into measures and reports, build intuitive dashboards, and deliver timely financial insights across stakeholders.

You’ll transform data using SQL and Power Query, extend the semantic data model with a star schema, and create DAX measures while focusing on performance, accuracy and maintainability. This fixed-term role may extend beyond 12 months.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Working proficiency in DAX for measure creation, calculated columns, and Calculation Groups.
• Good understanding of data modelling concepts, particularly star schema design and table relationships.
• Desirable: FIAA/CA/CPA; life insurance reporting; familiarity with financial reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with stakeholders to translate business questions into measures and report views, iterating as requirements evolve.
• Source, transform and shape data to populate the semantic model, applying tools such as SQL and Power Query where appropriate.
• Extend the semantic data model where needed to support new reporting requirements, with support from senior team members.
• Develop professional, user-friendly Power BI reports and dashboards using the semantic data model (star schema).
• Create DAX measures to support new visualisations and business logic, with attention to performance and correctness.
• Engage report users to collect feedback on draft views, assess usefulness and adoption, and improve reports based on input.
• Improve dataset refresh performance, workspace structure, and documentation for reliability and maintainability over time.
• Take an end-to-end view of delivery from requirements elicitation and design through to implementation, testing, reconciliation, feedback and continuous improvement

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Data modelling

Star schema

SQL

Power Query

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in BI/Data Analytics/IS

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Power BI Developer - Finance Operations# TAL Careers## Power BI Developer - Finance OperationsApply: Sydney: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: November 24, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R-21200Fixed Term Opportunity Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we’ve been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Daiichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empower to create better products and services. Together with our Partners, we’re helping millions of Australians live a life filled with choices, options, and freedoms. See the direct impact you make delivering support and financial security with care and expertise. Grow beyond expectations with diverse roles, global connections, and exclusive learning opportunities. Work with passionate, bright and capable colleagues. Feel inspired by supportive leaders. Collaborate with heart, where flexibility, wellbeing and inclusivity is valued. Together, we're reimagining insurance. Bring your curiosity, ambition and unique perspective, and help us continue reimagining insurance through innovative thinking, digital capability and a commitment to better outcomes for the people who depend on us. **Job Description** *NOTE: This role has potential to be extended beyond the initial 12 month contract.*Join TAL's Finance team as a Power BI Developer, where you'll create intuitive reporting and visualisation solutions that enable stakeholders to access timely, accurate financial insights. Leveraging an established data environment, you'll transform complex data into meaningful reporting that supports better business decision-making while driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll partner closely with business stakeholders to understand challenges, uncover opportunities and deliver fit-for-purpose reporting solutions. Success in this role will come from your curiosity, analytical mindset and ability to learn quickly, ask insightful questions and continuously refine solutions based on user feedback. You'll thrive in an environment that values teamwork, knowledge sharing and practical problem-solving. **In this role you will:*** Work directly with stakeholders to translate business questions into measures and report views, iterating as requirements evolve* Source, transform and shape data to populate the semantic model, applying tools such as SQL and Power Query where appropriate* Extend the semantic data model where needed to support new reporting requirements, with support from senior team members* Develop professional, user-friendly Power BI reports and dashboards using the semantic data model (star schema)* Create DAX measures to support new visualisations and business logic, with attention to performance and correctness* Engage report users to collect feedback on draft views, assess whether reports are useful and being adopted, and improve reports based on their input Improve dataset refresh performance, workspace structure, and documentation so reporting stays reliable and maintainable over time.* Take an end-to-end view of delivery from requirements elicitation and design through to implementation, testing, reconciliation, feedback and continuous improvement **Qualifications*** Degree in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or equivalent demonstrated experience* Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards Working proficiency in DAX for measure creation, calculated columns, and Calculation Groups* Good understanding of data modelling concepts, particularly star schema design and table relationships Desirable:* Qualified or part-qualified Actuary (FIAA or equivalent), or Accountant (CA or CPA)* Experience in life insurance or financial services reporting* Familiarity with financial reporting cycles and regulatory requirements* Experience creating user documentation or training materials **Benefits** At TAL, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally. Depending on your role and eligibility, benefits may include: * Flexible and blended ways of working that support your work and personal commitments.* Access to learning, leadership development programs, LinkedIn Learning and global career opportunities through the Daiichi Life Group.* TAL-funded Life, Income Protection and Total & Permanent Disability insurance, plus employee insurance discounts.* Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Program services, wellbeing resources, annual flu vaccinations and health initiatives.* Additional leave benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing leave, community leave and purchased leave options.* Access to TAL Rewards Plus, offering discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and services. **Our Commitment to Inclusion** We're proud to be recognised as an **Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** and maintain partnerships with organisations including **Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network** and **Pride in Diversity**. Through our**Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan**, we're also committed to building meaningful relationships, creating opportunities and contributing to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here we’re here to support you. *If you are already a TAL employee, please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.*