Data Analyst (Power BI)

Cooper-Parry; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model (home/offices)

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Wellbeing program

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team in Derby. You will develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, model data, and translate insights for stakeholders across the business.

You’ll work with SQL-based data sources, ETL processes, and modern data platforms to enable data-driven decision making and improve customer value. A hybrid work pattern and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, or similar analytics role.
• Strong Power BI development, including modelling, DAX, and querying.
• Experience integrating data from multiple systems.
• Strong SQL skills with relational databases.
• Understanding of ETL and data transformation techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or data warehousing platforms.
• Ability to translate data into clear visuals for stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards.
• Gather reporting requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Translate data into clear, actionable visuals.
• Support data-driven decision making across initiatives.
• Extract, transform and validate data from multiple sources.
• Optimise data models, queries and reporting performance.
• Ensure data accuracy and reporting standards.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote best practices to develop a data-driven culture.

Skills

Power BI

Data modelling

DAX

Power Query

Report design

SQL

Databases

ETL

Data transformation

Fabric

Data warehousing

Data viz principles

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Prioritisation

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

About the role...

Are you an experienced Data Analyst with strong Power BI skills?

Do you want to play a key role in fueling our ambition to become the number one mid-market tech and data-led accountancy firm, redefining technology standards across our industry?

About the team…

Cooper Parry's growth is booming, and we're looking for a new Data Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how data is used across the business, delivering meaningful insights that support strategic decision‑making and enhance our customer value proposition.

About the day to day…

As a Data Analyst, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, helping teams understand their data, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions. You'll combine analytical thinking with Power BI development expertise to transform data into actionable insights.

• Developing, maintaining and enhancing Power BI dashboards
• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, business objectives and key performance indicators.
• Analysing data to identify trends, opportunities, risks and actionable insights.
• Translating complex datasets into clear, engaging and easy‑to‑understand visualisations and reporting.
• Supporting data‑driven decision making across operational, commercial and strategic initiatives.
• Extracting, transforming and validating data from multiple sources.
• Optimising data models, Power Query transformations and reporting performance.
• Ensuring data accuracy, consistency and adherence to reporting standards.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Supporting the development of a data‑driven culture by promoting best practices in reporting.

If you're passionate about turning data into meaningful business outcomes and enjoy working with stakeholders to solve real business challenges, this could be the role for you.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Data Analyst you should;

• At least 2 years of proven experience in a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Reporting Analyst or similar analytics-focused role.
• Strong Power BI development experience, including data modelling, DAX, Power Query and report design.
• Experience working with integrating data from multiple systems.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data transformation techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, data warehousing technologies, or similar modern data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data visualisation principles and best practices.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and communicate findings in a clear and compelling way.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs.

The following skills and experience would be advantageous:

• Experience within a professional services, financial services or accountancy environment.
• Experience building semantic models and supporting self‑service reporting initiatives.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality and reporting standards.
• Experience using Salesforce.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight‑talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client‑focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies'No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• BecameBCorpCertifiedin 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi‑award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.