BI Manager

KDR Talent Solutions UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development and training

Job summary

KDR Talent Solutions UK is seeking a BI Manager in Birmingham to lead the BI function, shaping the data strategy and driving insight through reporting and AI-enabled automation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a hybrid setup.

Reporting to the IT Director, you will develop the BI roadmap, build Power BI dashboards, and maintain Azure SQL datasets while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Significant BI, data analytics or data management experience.
• Advanced SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise.
• Strong Power BI development experience, including DAX and data modelling.
• Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and reporting platforms.
• Proven ability to deliver reporting solutions that drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the BI strategy, roadmap and reporting standards.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models.
• Develop and maintain Azure SQL data warehouse environments and reporting datasets.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver meaningful insights.
• Improve data quality, governance, documentation and reporting accuracy.
• Automate reporting processes and optimise data models, SQL performance and reporting efficiency.
• Champion best practice across data, reporting and analytics.
• Support AI and automation initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Azure SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Job description

BI Manager

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is a successful, technology-driven business operating within the transport and commercial services sector. Following a sustained period of growth and with ambitious expansion plans ahead, they are investing heavily in their data, analytics and digital capabilities.

As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint a BI Manager to lead the development of their business intelligence function and help drive better decision-making through data, reporting and insight.

Reporting to the IT Director, this is a highly visible role that combines strategic direction with hands-on delivery. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's data strategy, enhancing reporting capability and identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Intelligence & Data

• Develop and deliver the BI strategy, roadmap and reporting standards.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models.
• Develop and maintain Azure SQL data warehouse environments and reporting datasets.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver meaningful insights.
• Improve data quality, governance, documentation and reporting accuracy.
• Automate reporting processes and optimise data models, SQL performance and reporting efficiency.
• Champion best practice across data, reporting and analytics.

AI, Automation & Innovation

• Support the development and execution of the organisation's AI and automation strategy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve productivity through technology.
• Deliver practical AI-driven and automation initiatives that create measurable business value.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to implement innovative solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Technology & Business Systems

• Contribute to broader technology and digital transformation initiatives.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with operational and business leaders to ensure systems and technology align with organisational needs.
• Support the ongoing optimisation and integration of core business systems.

About You

We're seeking a commercially minded BI professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience within Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or Data Management roles.
• Advanced SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise.
• Strong Power BI development experience, including DAX, Power Query and data modelling.
• Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and reporting platforms.
• Proven ability to deliver reporting solutions that drive business performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable data solutions.

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing or mentoring BI, data or technical teams.
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dataverse, Azure, Microsoft Fabric or Power Platform experience.
• Exposure to AI, automation, API integration or Python.
• Experience supporting digital transformation programmes.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to shape and influence the future of data and analytics within a growing organisation.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BI professional to join a forward-thinking organisation where data and technology are recognised as key enablers of growth. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, influence strategic decision-making and help build a best-in-class business intelligence capability.