Data Analyst

iO Associates; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a Data Analyst in Stockport (Hybrid: 1–2 days in office) to maintain and enhance Power BI reports and data models. You will work with SQL Server to query data, validate business logic, and translate requirements into clear visualizations.

No strict Fabric experience is required, as training will be provided in Fabric, Azure, and modern cloud data practices. The role offers training and hands-on exposure to modern analytics tools within a collaborative R&D team, reporting

Qualifications

• Strong SQL (SQL Server) and Power BI skills are required.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or BI is preferred.
• Ability to investigate data and validate business logic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & Enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting logic.
• Translate business requirements into user-friendly reports.
• Query databases with SQL Server to ensure data accuracy.
• Work with Microsoft Fabric workspaces and data pipelines.
• Use AI tools to assist with SQL/DAX writing and debugging.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

DAX

SQL Server

Tools

SSRS

Azure SQL

Job description

Location:Stockport,Greater Manchester(Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in office)

Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you a data professional with strong SQL and Power BI skills looking to take the next step into modern analytics and Microsoft Fabric ?

We are partnering with an established, innovation-focused software business to find a Data Analyst to join their collaborative R&D team . You will report directly to the IT Infrastructure Manager and work alongside experienced software engineers and testers in an environment that actively embraces modern, AI-assisted development tools .

Previous Microsoft Fabric experience is nota must, if you bring solid foundations in SQL and Power BI, the team will provide a dedicated, comprehensive training across Fabric, Azure, and modern cloud data practices .

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintain & Enhance Power BI Reports: Support and optimize existing production dashboards, semantic models, and reporting logic .

Build New Solutions: Translate business and user requirements into clean, user-friendly reports and visualizations .

Data Investigation & Querying: Utilize SQL Server to query databases, resolve discrepancies, and ensure reporting reliability .

Modern Data Platform Growth: Get hands-on exposure to Microsoft Fabric workspaces, semantic models, and data pipelines alongside existing SSRS infrastructure .

Leverage AI Tools: Pragmatically use AI-assisted tools to streamline SQL/DAX writing, documentation, and troubleshooting .

What We’re Looking For

Core Technical Stack: Hands-on experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries (SQL Server) and developing/maintaining Power BI reports with DAX .

Experience Level:Practical experience in data analysis, reporting, or BI .

Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive, detail-oriented approach to investigating data anomalies and validating business logic .

Bonus Points: Any exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL/cloud services, or SSRS .

Why Apply?

Structured Growth: Dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship during your first few months.

Modern Tech Stack: Immediate pathway to build production-level Microsoft Fabric and cloud analytics experience .

Forward-Thinking Culture: A supportive team that actually encourages you to use modern AI workflows to make your work more efficient .