Power BI Architect

Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sheffield Forgemasters, a leader in steel production and engineering, as a Power BI Architect. You will design and implement business intelligence solutions, transforming raw data into meaningful insights. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing reports, contributing to key defense projects through innovative data solutions.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On site Occupational Health provision

Discounted Health Plan Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or Architect.
• Strong portfolio of successful Power BI projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Power BI features and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business intelligence solutions that meet business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly reports and dashboards.

Skills

Data Modeling

ETL Processes

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

SQL Databases

Job description

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader inthe designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-classsteel forgingsand castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Power BI Architect. This rolewill involve designing and implementing business intelligence solutions that meet the needs of the business. Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop data models, and create visually compelling reports and dashboards. The Power BI Architect will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, driving informed decision-making across the organisation.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand reporting requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for Power BI solutions.
• Design and implement robust data models to support business reporting and analytics.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity in Power BI datasets.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Implement best practices for data visualisation to effectively communicate insights.
• Integrate data from various sources into Power BI for comprehensive reporting.
• Optimize data refresh schedules and performance for efficient data retrieval.
• Implement and manage security measures for Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Define and enforce access controls to ensure data confidentiality.
• Promote the adoption of Power BI across the organisation.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users on how to interpret and use Power BI reports and dashboards effectively.
• Create comprehensive documentation for Power BI solutions, including data models, report specifications, and user guides.

About You

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or Architect, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Power BI features, capabilities, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data visualization principles.
• Experience working with SQL databases and other data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email [e-mail] . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!