Data Analytics Manager

Anson McCade Pty; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (Belfast)

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is seeking a Data Analytics Manager in Belfast to lead hands-on data analytics, Power BI development and AI-enabled reporting. You will manage the Power BI environment, work with stakeholders and guide a small team of BI professionals.

The role blends technical development with leadership, giving you platform ownership and opportunities to drive value through modern analytics and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Data, Analytics, BI or related discipline.
• Advanced hands-on Power BI including Service, semantic modelling, Power Query, DAX, performance optimisation.
• Strong SQL and complex datasets experience.
• Experience coordinating BI/analytics/data teams.
• Experience applying Generative AI, Copilot or AI agents to business challenges.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, ideally Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of data governance, quality, security and enterprise data environments.
• Python, notebooks or dbt experience.
• Forecasting, predictive analytics or ML experience.
• Experience with CRM, finance, or operational datasets.
• Background in financial services, professional services, fund administration or other complex B2B environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day effectiveness of the Power BI environment (workspaces, apps, refreshes, deployment, access, security, monitoring).
• Remain hands-on with Power BI semantic models, Power Query, DAX, reports and dashboards.
• Use SQL and analytics tools to investigate datasets and turn insights into business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for AI, Copilot, AI agents and automation across reporting and processes.
• Coordinate BI analysts, developers and data engineers; manage workloads and priorities.
• Lead analytics and AI projects from discovery to delivery and measuring business value.
• Promote data governance, quality, security and reporting standards across the organisation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Coach and develop team members while staying technically hands-on.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI / automation

Python/notebooks/dbt

Tools

Power BI Service

Microsoft Fabric

Power Query

DAX

dbt

Job description

We're working with an established professional services organisation looking for a Data Analytics Manager to lead the delivery and development of its data, analytics, AI and digital dashboard capabilities.

This is a genuinely hands-on player-manager role, combining technical development with management of the Power BI environment, delivery priorities, team workload and stakeholder outcomes. You'll remain close to the technology, working directly with data and developing solutions rather than moving into a purely strategic or people-management position.

Key Responsibilities as a Power BI & Data Analytics Manager

• Manage the day-to-day effectiveness of the Power BI environment, including workspaces, apps, refreshes, deployment, access, security and monitoring.
• Remain hands-on with Power BI semantic models, Power Query, DAX, reports and dashboards.
• Use SQL and analytical tools to investigate complex datasets and turn insights into actionable business outcomes.
• Identify and develop practical opportunities for AI, Copilot, AI agents and automation across reporting and business processes.
• Coordinate BI analysts, developers and data engineers, managing workloads, priorities, delivery quality and technical standards.
• Lead analytics and AI projects from discovery and prototyping through to delivery, adoption and measuring business value.
• Promote strong data governance, quality, security and reporting standards across the organisation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities where data and analytics can improve commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Coach and develop team members while remaining technically hands‑on.

Experience you'll need

• 5+ years experience within Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence or a related discipline.
• Advanced hands‑on Power BI experience, including Power BI Service, semantic modelling, Power Query, DAX and performance optimisation.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets.
• Experience managing or coordinating BI, analytics or data teams.
• Experience applying Generative AI, Copilot, AI agents or automation to business challenges.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, ideally Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical analytical solutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, security and enterprise data environments.
• Python, notebooks or dbt experience.
• Forecasting, predictive analytics or machine‑learning experience.
• Experience working with CRM, finance, commercial or operational datasets.
• Background within financial services, professional services, fund administration or another complex B2B environment.

What's on Offer

• Up to £65,000
• Belfast – hybrid working, 2 days in office
• Opportunity to combine technical development, platform ownership and team leadership.
• Exposure to Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, AI, automation and modern analytics.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders and influence how data and analytics are used across the organisation.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands‑on Power BI expertise with leadership, analytics and emerging AI capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.