BI Reporting Specialist

CMS Distribution; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Annual Leave 22 days (+ Bank Holidays)

Annual Leave Buy Scheme

Career Development

Job summary

CMS Distribution is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist in Castleford, combining office-based work with 1 day WFH. You will join the Information Management team to develop and optimise dashboards and reporting solutions within the Qlik environment, supporting data-driven decision making across the business.

You will design, build and maintain dashboards, model data and translate business needs into scalable reports, while engaging stakeholders and ensuring data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven BI reporting experience, ideally in a dedicated BI/Reporting role.
• Hands-on with QlikView and/or Qlik Sense; confident platform specialist.
• Experience in data modelling, transformation and database design.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the subject matter expert for QlikView and Qlik Sense across the business
• Designing, developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and interactive visualisations
• Building data models, writing load scripts and ensuring efficient, accurate data structures
• Gathering and translating business requirements into scalable reporting solutions
• Validating data quality, troubleshooting issues and ensuring reporting accuracy
• Working with internal stakeholders to deliver insights that support performance and decision-making
• Optimising application performance, security and governance standards
• Providing guidance, training and support to end users to maximise adoption and value

Skills

QlikView

Qlik Sense

Data Modelling

SQL

Database design

Power BI

Tableau

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

MS SQL

MySQL

Oracle

Snowflake

Data Quality

Stakeholder comms

Job description

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Castleford | Office Based with 1 Day WFH | 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm) | Competitive Salary

Turn data into business insight and help shape the future of reporting at one of the UK's leading technology distributors.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist to join our Information Management team and play a key role in the continued development of CMS's Business Intelligence strategy.

Working closely with the Head of Data, Information Systems Manager, and stakeholders across the business, you'll be the go-to expert for our Qlik reporting environment. You'll design, develop and optimise dashboards and reporting solutions that provide meaningful insights, support strategic decision-making and drive operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with business engagement. You'll have the autonomy to influence how data is delivered across the organisation while supporting the ongoing evolution of our reporting platforms and capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the subject matter expert for QlikView and Qlik Sense across the business
• Designing, developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and interactive visualisations
• Building data models, writing load scripts and ensuring efficient, accurate data structures
• Gathering and translating business requirements into scalable reporting solutions
• Validating data quality, troubleshooting issues and ensuring reporting accuracy
• Working with internal stakeholders to deliver insights that support business performance and decision-making
• Optimising application performance, security and governance standards
• Providing guidance, training and support to end users to maximise adoption and value

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience developing Business Intelligence solutions, ideally in a dedicated BI or Reporting Specialist role
• Has strong hands-on experience with QlikView and/or Qlik Sense and can confidently act as a specialist within the platform
• Has experience of data modelling, data transformation and database design principles
• Can analyse complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights
• Has excellent communication skills and can confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a passion for data
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other analytics platforms
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with SQL databases including MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle or Snowflake

Why Join CMS Distribution?

This is more than a BI role.

You'll become a key contributor to how information is used across the organisation, helping teams make better, faster and more informed decisions. As our BI and reporting capability continues to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to influence reporting strategy, introduce best practices and be recognised as the specialist for our Qlik environment.

If you're passionate about data, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and want to see the direct impact of your work on business performance, this role offers an excellent platform to develop your career.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Professional qualifications and industry accreditations
• Exposure to leading technologies and vendors
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 22 days' annual leave, increasing with service (+ Bank Hols)
• Annual Leave Buy Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications

About CMS Distribution

CMS Distribution is a leading technology distributor, connecting people with technology through strong partnerships, innovation and exceptional service.

Our success is built on our people. We invest in talent, nurture potential and provide opportunities for our employees to develop rewarding careers within the technology industry.

CMS Distribution is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.

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