Business Intelligence Analyst

In Technology Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to enhance data-driven decisions within their manufacturing operations. This role involves developing data pipelines and Power BI dashboards to provide critical insights to stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with production teams, ensuring data quality and system uptime for real-time decision-making. Join a respected company committed to innovation and operational excellence, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and drive the digital transformation journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Power BI and SQL for data analysis.
• Ability to develop and manage data pipelines and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines for production and sales data.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for actionable insights.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data governance

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Business Central

Power Automate

Azure Data Factory

Data warehouse

Job description

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst (BI)

Location: Nottingham On-site (Local Candidates Only)

Salary Range: £30,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

My client is a leading manufacturer committed to innovation, precision, and quality. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation, we're looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to help drive data-informed decisions across our shop floor and wider business operations.

Role Overview

As a BI Analyst, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and reporting systems that deliver actionable insights to stakeholders across the business. A key part of your role will involve understanding the manufacturing process and shop floor activities in real-time, which requires full-time on-site presence and collaboration with production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that integrate production, sales, and operational data.
• Develop and manage Power BI dashboards and reports tailored to shop floor and business needs.
• Translate raw data from systems like Navision/Business Central (Nav to BC) into meaningful insights.
• Support the build and maintenance of a data warehouse, ensuring structured, reliable, and query-optimised data storage.
• Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and management to identify and monitor key metrics.
• Ensure high data quality, system uptime, and responsive reporting for real-time decision-making.
• Troubleshoot data issues and implement efficient data governance practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Power BI.
• Strong SQL skills and experience building ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on-site with cross-functional teams.

Desirable (Bonus)

• Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Power Automate, Azure Data Factory).
• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with data warehouses and data modeling.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and shop floor systems.

Why Join Us?

• Join a stable and respected company with deep industry roots.
• Be a key part of our digital transformation journey.
• Collaborate closely with operations to make a direct impact on production efficiency.
• Career growth opportunities based on performance and initiative.