Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op- Spring 2027

AFL; Thurso; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing

Gas stipend

401K match

Great pay

Job summary

AFL offers a Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op in the United Kingdom, focusing on reporting, analytics, and data visualization. You will work with Power BI to develop dashboards and reports, support data cleaning and modeling, and deliver insights to enable business decisions.

Three semesters of co-op rotation between AFL and university provide hands-on experience with stakeholders and analytics initiatives, in a role designed for students pursuing STEM and data-oriented degrees.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, MIS, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Sophomore standing with minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Willing to commit to three semesters, rotating between AFL and school.
• Experience with relational databases, data analysis, reporting tools, Power BI, SQL, or a programming language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with business users to understand reporting and analytics requirements.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Support data collection, cleaning, transformation and validation for reliable reporting.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into visualizations and reporting solutions.
• Assist with data modeling and report design to support decision-making.
• Help monitor and troubleshoot reporting and data quality issues.
• Document reporting specs, requirements, processes and data sources.
• Support continuous improvement with data analysis and performance insights.
• Learn and apply BI best practices for reporting, analytics and data visualization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (pursuing)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer!

• Corporate Housing- AFL Offers Corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
• Gas Stipend - for those students who are driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of the financial burden.
• 401K Company Match (up to 4%- Dollar for Dollar)
• Great Pay!

Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op

The Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to support AFL's reporting, analytics, and data visualization initiatives. This role is responsible for understanding business reporting needs, translating requirements into meaningful dashboards and reports, and helping deliver data-driven insights that support decision‑making across the organization. Working with tools such as Power BI, the co-op will gain hands‑on experience in report development, data analysis, data modeling, and dashboard creation while supporting operational and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with business users to understand and document reporting and analytics requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Support data collection, cleaning, transformation, and validation efforts to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate data into meaningful visualizations and reporting solutions.
• Assist with data modeling and report design to support business decision‑making.
• Help monitor and troubleshoot reporting and data quality issues.
• Document reporting specifications, business requirements, processes, and data sources.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing data analysis and performance insights.
• Learn and apply business intelligence best practices related to reporting, analytics, and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• At least Sophomore standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Must be willing to commit to three semesters, rotating between AFL and school.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with relational databases, data analysis, reporting tools, Power BI, SQL, or a programming language is preferred. Experience may be academic or professional.
• Interest in business intelligence, data visualization, reporting, and analytics.

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience developing reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions that impact business decisions.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools, data modeling, and reporting processes.
• Opportunities to collaborate with business leaders, operational teams, and technical professionals.
• Hands‑on experience supporting AFL’s data‑driven and operational excellence initiatives.