Business Intelligence Reporting Specialist

BYD Europe; Denham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European automotive company is seeking a Business Intelligence Reporting Specialist to transform financial data into actionable insights. In this role, you will develop automated reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making. Required skills include expert knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and strong analytical abilities. The position offers competitive remuneration and a dynamic work environment focused on zero-emission transportation.

Benefits

Performance and experience-based remuneration

Scottish Widow workplace pension

25 days paid holidays

Company-wide team building events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a BI Reporting Specialist or Data Analyst, ideally within an automotive or retail environment.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and ability to analyse profitability.
• Experience with automotive-specific data sources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated reports and interactive dashboards.
• Analyse complex financial and operational datasets for trends and opportunities.
• Partner closely with Finance, Sales, and Aftersales teams for reporting needs.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Power BI

Strong proficiency in SQL

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Location: United Kingdom, London, Uxbridge

Department: Finance

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Business Intelligence Reporting Specialist to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in transforming our financial and operational data into actionable intelligence. You will be the go‑to expert for developing and maintaining sophisticated reports and dashboards that provide critical insights into the performance of our UK dealer network and our own headquarters' operations. Your work will directly influence strategic decision‑making, drive profitability, and support our ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Dashboard & Report Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain a suite of automated reports and interactive dashboards in Microsoft Power BI (or similar) for key stakeholders across the business.
• Create specific dashboards for monitoring BYD UK's New Car, Used Car, and Aftersales profitability.
• Develop performance scorecards for the BYD UK dealer network, tracking financial and operational KPIs.

• Data Analysis & Insight Generation:
• Analyse complex financial and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Translate data into clear, compelling narratives with actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Provide forward‑looking analysis, including trend extrapolation and basic forecasting, to aid in business planning and strategy.

• Data Management & Integration:
• Work with data from multiple sources, including our Dealer Benchmarking System (DBS), ERP, and internal financial systems.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all reporting outputs by establishing and following robust data validation processes.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to improve data pipelines and warehouse structures for optimal reporting performance.

• Business Partnering:
• Partner closely with the Finance, Sales, Aftersales, and Network Development teams to understand their reporting needs and challenges.
• Act as a subject matter expert for BI reporting, providing training and support to enable self‑service analytics for key users.
• Proactively identify new reporting requirements to support evolving business objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a BI Reporting Specialist, Data Analyst, or similar role, ideally within an automotive, retail, or manufacturing environment.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (including DAX, data modelling, and performance optimisation) is essential. Experience with Tableau or Qlik will also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, complex formulas).
• Solid understanding of financial principles and P&L statements, with the ability to analyse profitability drivers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice‑to‑Haves)

• Experience with automotive‑specific data sources (e.g., Dealer Management Systems like Pinewood, CDK, or Keyloop).
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Understanding of the UK automotive market, including dealer network operations.
• A degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

We offer

• Performance and experience‑based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company‑wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de‑carbonisation of the economy.

About BYD

• Our Purpose is to build a zero‑emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to createa positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
• BYD is a leading, high‑tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero‑emission ecosystem.