Data Reporting Lead - Power BI / Dynamics / Azure

itecopeople; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Contract Reporting Lead to transform enterprise reporting. This hands-on role involves leading the reporting strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging skills in Microsoft Power BI and Azure. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £600/day on a hybrid work model within the West Midlands area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading reporting/BI workstreams in large transformation programmes.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Power BI (DAX, data modelling).
• Experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics).
• Confident facilitator of workshops translating complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the reporting strategy.
• Own and evolve the Enterprise Data Platform.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with business teams and tech leads.
• Build and communicate a clear reporting roadmap.

Skills

Reporting/BI workstream leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Dynamics 365 familiarity

Data flows understanding

Azure Data Services

Workshop facilitation

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Job description

Contract Reporting Lead - Power BI / Dynamics / Azure • 6 Months | Hybrid (West Midlands, 1-2 days/month) | up to c£600/day (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We're looking for a Reporting Lead to drive the reporting strategy for a key transformation programme, replacing legacy customer and property data systems with Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Fabric. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape, deliver and embed a future-proof reporting landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and future data architecture
• Own and evolve the Enterprise Data Platform to meet new reporting needs
• Develop and manage a pipeline of reporting requirements across the programme
• Collaborate with business teams, execs, and tech leads to ensure reporting is integral—not an afterthought
• Build and communicate a clear, deliverable reporting roadmap with visible progress and impact
• Partner with the Head of Data and Reporting to align with BAU and enterprise reporting goals

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience leading reporting/BI workstreams in large transformation programmes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and roadmap delivery experience
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Power BI (DAX, data modelling, visual best practice)
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (early-stage or implementation exposure ideal)
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365:
  • Customer Engagement (esp. iProperty Cloud)
  • Finance & Operations
• Understanding of data flows between Dynamics, Azure, and reporting platforms
• Experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics)
• Confident facilitator of workshops and capable of translating complex needs into clear plans
• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business perspectives

Desirable

• Experience in housing or public sector
• Knowledge of ActiveH or similar housing systems
• Understanding of data governance and reporting implications
• Exposure to AWS in hybrid cloud environments
• Agile delivery experience in cross-functional data teams

Details

• Location: Hybrid - 1-2 visits/month to a West Midlands office
• Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35)
• Duration: Initial 6-month contract
• Start: ASAP or flexible within a few weeks

Interested? Apply now to take a leading role in transforming enterprise reporting for the future