MI & Data Analyst

Jobtailor; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chester, UK is seeking a data / BI analyst to turn data into actionable insights and support strategic decisions. You will build Power BI dashboards, forecasting models, and Excel reports to track performance across operations, finance, and leadership teams.

The role requires strong Power BI and SQL skills, plus experience with forecasting and large data sets. You will help automate reporting, improve data quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Experience with SQL or other query languages.
• Exposure to automation tools or AI-enabled reporting solutions.
• Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, or commercial reporting.
• Confident Excel user with experience working with large or complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Turn data into clear, actionable insight to support better business decisions and performance.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel reports, and forecasting models.
• Analyse trends across volumes, utilisation, customer behaviour, and operational performance.
• Support forecasting and forward-looking insight to help teams plan effectively.
• Deliver accurate reporting, MI, and ad hoc analysis for operational, finance, and leadership teams.
• Support strategic invoicing processes, including reconciliation, validation, and query resolution.
• Improve data quality, controls, and consistency across operational and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort.
• Use digital tools and explore AI-enabled solutions to improve insight and efficiency.
• Support operational helpdesks and ensure reporting requests are handled accurately and on time.
• Help improve processes, reporting structures, and day-to-day operational workflows.

Skills

Power BI Dashboard Development

SQL Query Language Proficiency

Forecasting and Trend Analysis

Excel Data Management

Automation Tools Exposure

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Automation Tools

Job description

• Turn data into clear, actionable insight to support better business decisions and performance


• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel reports, and forecasting models


• Analyse trends across volumes, utilisation, customer behaviour, and operational performance


• Support forecasting and forward-looking insight to help teams plan effectively


• Deliver accurate reporting, MI, and ad hoc analysis for operational, finance, and leadership teams


• Support strategic invoicing processes, including reconciliation, validation, and query resolution


• Improve data quality, controls, and consistency across operational and financial reporting


• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort


• Use digital tools and explore AI-enabled solutions to improve insight and efficiency


• Support operational helpdesks and ensure reporting requests are handled accurately and on time


• Help improve processes, reporting structures, and day-to-day operational workflows

Requirements

• Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI


• Experience with SQL or other query languages


• Exposure to automation tools or AI-enabled reporting solutions


• Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, or commercial reporting


• Confident Excel user with experience working with large or complex data sets


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams


• A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and Excel reports, with a strong focus on data analysis, forecasting, and operational performance. Proficient in SQL and automation tools to enhance reporting efficiency and data quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Power BI Dashboard Development


• SQL Query Language Proficiency


• Forecasting and Trend Analysis


• Excel Data Management


• Automation Tools Exposure

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis


• Forecasting Models


• Operational Reporting


• Trend Analysis


• Data Quality Improvement


• Reporting Automation


• Financial Reporting


• Invoicing Processes


• Reconciliation


• Query Resolution

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills


• Proactive Mindset


• Curiosity and Willingness to Learn


• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

• Business Insight


• Operational Performance


• Customer Behaviour


• Data Controls


• Workflow Streamlining

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI


• Excel


• Automation Tools


• AI-Enabled Reporting Solutions