Business Intelligence Analyst - Wholesale Trading

Henderson Group; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme

Job summary

Henderson Group in Newtownabbey seeks a Data Analyst to shape smarter commercial decisions by delivering trusted QlikSense dashboards for our Wholesale Trading teams. You will translate business questions into meaningful analysis to identify opportunities and enable confident action.

You will turn complex data into clear insights, refining data models and strengthening reporting capabilities to support daily trading and long-term strategy across our network.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau or any BI tool.
• Experience supporting improvements to digital systems and collaborative change.
• Strong Excel skills with large datasets.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and meet deadlines.
• Full, clean UK or EU driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QlikSense applications, dashboards and reports.
• Implement data modelling techniques (Normalised / Denormalised / Snowflake / Star Schema).
• Design interactive visuals and charts; respond to user requirements.
• Apply set analysis and advanced QlikSense functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet data needs; manage UAT and governance.
• Maintain technical documentation; train end users as required.
• Lead problem resolution and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Qlik Sense

Power BI

Tableau

BI reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

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Business Intelligence Analyst - Wholesale Trading

Job Posting Closing Date: 25.10.2026

Business Intelligence Analyst – Wholesale Trading

Attractive Salary & Benefits

36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)

Newtownabbey (Must reside within daily commuting distance)

Who are we?

Henderson Group is proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider and one of the region’s largest employers. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property who work together to serve customers and communities across Northern Ireland, supported by more than 6,000 colleagues.

We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our commitment to creating a positive place to work is reflected in our Investors in People Gold accreditation.

For those joining Henderson Group, this means being part of an organisation that values your contribution, supports your development and encourages you to build your skills, share ideas and grow your career.

A look into the role

Henderson Wholesale is a leading wholesaler in Northern Ireland, supplying goods to more than 450 stores across well-known brands including SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO.

Working at the heart of this network, our Wholesale Trading team helps ensure stores have the right products, at the right time, to meet the needs of their local customers. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.

Wholesale Trading is a fast-moving, commercially focused environment where decisions about product ranges, pricing, promotions, availability and performance influence stores across Northern Ireland.

The team works closely with colleagues across the wider business to respond to changing customer needs, support store performance and identify opportunities for growth. This gives you exposure to a broad wholesale operation and the chance to understand how commercial decisions move from data and insight into practical action.

The Purpose of the Role:

As Data Analyst, you will help shape smarter commercial decisions across Henderson Wholesale by delivering trusted QlikSense solutions for our Trading teams. Working closely with stakeholders, you will translate business questions into meaningful analysis, helping colleagues understand performance, identify opportunities and act with confidence.

You will turn complex data into clear, actionable insight by creating intuitive dashboards, refining data models and strengthening reporting capabilities. Your work will support both day-to-day trading activity and longer-term strategic priorities, with clear visibility of its impact across the business.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial curiosity, build strong relationships with the people who use your insights and deepen your understanding of wholesale trading. You will see how your work supports decisions across a large store network making data easier to understand and delivering practical improvements that colleagues can use.

Working as Data Analyst you will:

• Develop and maintain QlikSense applications, dashboards, and reports.
• Implement data modelling techniques (Normalised / Denormalised / Snowflake / Star Schema)
• Analyse user requirements: Design and develop interactive visualisations and charts/report outputs, enhancements and modifications.
• Apply set analysis and other advanced QlikSense functionalities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and meet their data requirements.
• Manage User Acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation, ensuring strict systems governance, managing change, test plans and business sign-off.
• Co-ordinate and maintain technical documentation and ensure best practices in QlikSense development. Train end users as required.
• Lead problem resolution; resolving business issues by working with internal teams and cross-functional groups through problem resolution, strategic alignment, partnership development and continuous improvement

Skills for Success

Joining us as Data Analyst the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• A minimum of 1 years of hands‑on experience in Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau or any other BI Related tool
• Previous experience supporting improvements to digital systems, processes, or ways of working, and working collaboratively to help deliver change and achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large datasets
• Experienced in working across diverse teams and adapting to changing priorities, with a strong focus on collaboration, quality, and delivering work on time.
• Hold a full, clean UK or EU driving licence with access to your own vehicle for travel purposes.

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• A collaborative team player who thrives in shared working environments and values knowledge-sharing.
• Comfortable working independently or within a team, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Creative problem-solver, passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Capable of delivering high‑quality work in fast‑paced, dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

It is Desirable if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with web integration and advanced SQL techniques.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data warehousing concepts.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition– We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First– We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork– We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity– We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company‑owned stores and many more.

This is a full‑time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.

*Applicants should note that we reserve the right to apply the desirable criteria if required at shortlisting stage

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 25th October 2026

Applicants must have an existing legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged. *

Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT [phone] [e-mail]