Data-Driven BI Analyst | Power BI & SQL

Hastings Direct; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Job summary

Hastings Direct is hiring for a Pricing, Data and Analytics role focused on delivering accurate analysis, dashboards and insights to inform underwriting decisions. You will develop Power BI dashboards, write SQL queries and collaborate with data engineers and business stakeholders to translate questions into actionable analytics.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working style and growth opportunities within a data-centric team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering analysis, management information, reporting or BI outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with curiosity to challenge assumptions.
• Experience writing SQL and working with structured data.
• Experience using a BI or data visualization tool, preferably Power BI.
• Ability to plan and structure analysis, validate outputs and deliver reliable work independently.
• Understanding of business KPIs and how analytical measures link to outcomes.
• Clear written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences.
• Good judgment on collaboration vs. independent work.
• Interest in using AI responsibly to improve analytics; helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely analysis, reports and dashboards to support underwriting decisions across portfolio performance and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs and profit drivers, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Investigate drivers and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Develop, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards and recurring reports.
• Write structured SQL and analytical code with clear validation.
• Reconcile data sources and investigate discrepancies for a trusted data view.
• Define requirements with stakeholders and translate questions into analytics solutions.
• Present complex information with effective data visualization and storytelling.
• Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, BI specialists and stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Analytics

Data analysis

Job description

Hastings Direct is hiring for a Pricing, Data and Analytics role focused on delivering accurate analysis, dashboards and insights to inform underwriting decisions. You will develop Power BI dashboards, write SQL queries and collaborate with data engineers and business stakeholders to translate questions into actionable analytics.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working style and growth opportunities within a data-centric team.