BI Analyst: Power BI, SQL & Data Insights

Hastings Direct; Rotherfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Life insurance and pension

Job summary

Hastings Direct is searching for a data and analytics professional to deliver insightful analysis and robust BI reporting in a hybrid UK-based role. You will build and refine Power BI dashboards, write SQL, and translate business questions into analytical solutions that support underwriting decisions and portfolio performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, data quality, and responsible use of AI to enhance delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and clear

Qualifications

• Experience delivering analysis, management information, reporting or business intelligence outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the curiosity to challenge assumptions and investigate why results have changed.
• Experience writing SQL and working with structured data.
• Experience using a BI or data visualisation tool, preferably Power BI.
• The ability to plan and structure analysis, validate outputs and deliver reliable work independently, while seeking input when risks, assumptions or priorities need clarification.
• An understanding of business KPIs and how analytical measures link to commercial or customer outcomes.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical or complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• Good judgement about when to work independently, when to collaborate and when to elevate risks or uncertainties.
• An interest in using AI responsibly to improve analytical delivery; practical experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely and insightful analysis, reports and dashboards that support underwriting decisions across portfolio performance, profitability, risk and customer outcomes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and profit drivers, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging areas of focus.
• Move beyond reporting the numbers by investigating potential drivers and translating findings into clear, actionable insight.
• Develop, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards and recurring reporting, rationalising and automating outputs where appropriate so they remain relevant, reliable and easy to use.
• Write well-structured SQL and analytical code with clear documentation, reproducible logic and appropriate validation.
• Reconcile data sources and investigate discrepancies to support a consistent and trusted view of performance.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and translate business questions into analytical solutions.
• Present complex information in a clear and engaging way, using effective data visualisation and storytelling techniques.
• Use AI and automation responsibly where they improve the quality, speed or accessibility of analysis, while applying appropriate review and validation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across data quality, reporting processes, analytical methods and team standards.
• Own tasks and deliverables, working autonomously while aligning priorities with team and departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, BI specialists and business stakeholders to deliver effective outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

AI awareness

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Hastings Direct is searching for a data and analytics professional to deliver insightful analysis and robust BI reporting in a hybrid UK-based role. You will build and refine Power BI dashboards, write SQL, and translate business questions into analytical solutions that support underwriting decisions and portfolio performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, data quality, and responsible use of AI to enhance delivery, with a focus on continuous improvement and clear