Lead Data Analyst - Data & AI

Cegeka; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car / mobility budget

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Mobile phone subscription

Laptop provided

Job summary

Cegeka is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to own end-to-end data and BI initiatives within the Data & AI team in Belgium. You will translate complex business needs into scalable BI solutions and lead a team of analysts to deliver high-quality data models and dashboards.

You will drive data governance, metadata management, and security practices while collaborating with stakeholders. A hybrid work model and travel to client sites are available, with options to work from Cegeka offices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in data analysis, BI, or related roles.
• Strong expertise in SQL, Power BI, and data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Data Vault).
• Experience with data governance and metadata management practices (data catalogs, data policies, data lineage).
• Understanding of data architectures including data warehouses, data lakes, and data engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of Azure data services (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric) is a plus; Python experience is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; willingness to travel to client sites; some remote work possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data & BI initiatives, enabling clients to leverage data securely and accurately.
• Translate business and data requirements into scalable BI solutions.
• Design and develop high-quality data models focusing on performance and usability, guiding a team of analysts.
• Serve as the go-to expert for dashboarding, data governance, and security topics.
• Contribute to metadata management, data classification, and data lineage efforts.
• Ensure responsible handling of sensitive data through classification and compliance practices.
• Deliver demos and workshops to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation on modern data platforms and BI architectures.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data modeling

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Azure data services

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Python

Data Vault

Purview

Collibra

Atlan

Job description

Are you passionate about data & analytics and energized by translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable insights? Do you enjoy building high-performing and visually compelling data models, have a strong understanding of business reporting, and want to play a key role in data governance and data management? Then the role of Lead Data Analyst within our Data & AI team might be the perfect next step for you!

• As a Lead Data Analyst, you combine technical expertise with customer-focused consulting. You take ownership of end-to-end data & BI initiatives and help clients leverage their data in a secure, accurate, and optimal way
• You engage with stakeholders and translate business and data requirements into scalable, future-proof BI solutions
• You design and develop high-quality data models with a strong focus on performance, usability, and reporting design, while leading a team of analysts
• You act as the go-to expert for complex topics related to dashboarding, data modeling, security, and governance
• You contribute to metadata management and data classification initiatives to improve data reliability and reusability, supporting AI-driven and future-ready solutions
• You ensure that clients handle sensitive data responsibly through proper data classification, security, and compliance practices
• You deliver inspiring demos and workshops to clients and stakeholders
• You contribute to innovation projects involving modern data platforms and BI architectures.

What you need to succeed:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in data analysis, functional analysis, business intelligence, or a similar role
• You possess strong expertise in SQL, Power BI, and data modeling methodologies such as Kimball and Data Vault
• You have experience with, or a strong interest in, data governance (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Atlan) and metadatamanagement practices (such as data cataloging tools, data policies, and data lineage)
• You have a solid understanding of broader data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data engineering concepts
• Knowledge of Azure data services (such as Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric) is considered a plus, as is experience with Python
• You combine strong analytical thinking with a customer-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills
• You can explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-technical stakeholders
• Microsoft certifications (or the willingness to obtain them) are an advantage
• You communicate fluently in both Dutch and English
• A certain flexibility towards travel is required as you will work regularly on site at the customer. You can also work from the Cegeka offices in Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven or Hasselt. There is also the possibility to work from home.

What are we offering:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.