BI Analyst

Lithia UK Head Office; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank

Pension

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts on used cars

Cycle to work

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Career growth

Salary sacrifice car

Staff discounts

Job summary

Lithia UK seeks a BI Analyst to join our hybrid team at the Annesley Head Office, Nottingham area. You will design and maintain dashboards, reports and data visualisations that empower data‑driven decisions across the business.

Reporting to the BI Manager, you’ll translate complex data into clear insights, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data quality and governance across systems. This is a hands-on role at a leading automotive group.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in data/BI analytics.
• Experience designing and optimising dashboards.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Ability to present data clearly to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated attention to data accuracy and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of high‑quality BI tools for smarter decision-making.
• Maintain and improve reporting solutions; ensure accuracy and usability.
• Build clear reports and dashboards to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver value.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Keep data accurate, consistent and accessible as a trusted source of truth.
• Implement checks and controls to sustain data quality across processes.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data analytics

Data storytelling

Attention to detail

Project ownership

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

BI Analyst

Lithia UK (Hybrid- to be worked at our Head Office in Annesley twice per week)

Salary up to £45,000 with pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

At Lithia UK, our mission is simple: to modernise personal transportation—whenever, wherever, and however our customers desire. We’re not just keeping up with change—we’re leading it. Whether it’s enhancing the customer journey, transforming operational efficiency, or unlocking new opportunities, data is at the heart of our decisions.

Reporting into the BI Manager, you’ll play a vital role in creating and maintaining reports, dashboards and data visualisations, enabling data-driven decision making and supporting informed strategies.

This is more than just a technical role—it’s a chance to shape the future of data at one of the world’s leading automotive groups. If you're driven by innovation, thrive on solving complex data challenges, and want to be part of a high-impact team —this is your opportunity!

Your Journey as a BI Analyst:

• Take the lead in creating and delivering high-quality business intelligence tools that help our teams make smarter, data-driver decisions
• Maintain and continuously improve our reporting solutions, ensuring they’re accurate, reliable, and easy for users to navigate
• Build clear, insightful reports and dashboards that support decision-making across the business
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver information that adds real value
• Collaborate with teams across the business to uncover insights and identify opportunities that support our strategic goals
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that make a real difference
• Keep our data accurate, consistent, and accessible—ensuring it remains a trusted source of truth
• Implement checks, validation processes, and controls to maintain high standards of data quality across everything we do.

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Expertise within Power BI and are confident with designing, building and optimising dashboard that bring data to life and help teams make informed decisions
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience within Data / BI Analytics
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to extract and manipulate data with ease
• An analytical mindset and can spot trends, uncover insights and find practical solutions
• Great attention to detail, especially regarding reconciliation and ensuring accuracy across reports
• A self-starter attitude and is comfortable owning projects from end to end whilst managing their time effectively
• Understanding of data modelling and statistical techniques, applying these tools to analyse performance and support strategic decisions
• Clear communication skill and presentation skills, ensuring data is presented in a way that’s meaningful, engaging and tailored to different audiences
• Strong leadership and project management abilities, whether it’s leading a BI initiative or working across teams you will bring structure and momentum to your work

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.