Power BI/SQL Data Analyst

VanRath; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Training & career development

Microsoft data technologies exposure

Job summary

VanRath is recruiting a Data Analyst specialising in Power BI & SQL to join the Business Transformation team in Northern Ireland. You will design reporting solutions, develop dashboards and analyse complex datasets to drive operational and strategic decisions, with emphasis on automation and AI-enabled analytics.

You will work with stakeholders, translate requirements into reporting deliverables, and help adopt Power Platform, Fabric and cloud data platforms in a collaborative, hybrid role that

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.
• Experience writing SQL queries with relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience building reports and dashboards with Power BI.
• Translate business requirements into reporting solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.
• Attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) desirable.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or cloud data platforms is advantageous.
• Understanding of data modelling, reporting standards and data governance.
• Interest in AI, automation and emerging data technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design reporting solutions and dashboards for operational insight.
• Analyse complex datasets to drive business decisions.
• Develop BI reporting using Power BI and SQL.
• Support automation initiatives via Microsoft Power Platform.
• Contribute to AI-powered analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Data modelling

Data governance

AI analytics

Requirement gathering

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Power Platform

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Job description

Job Description

My client, a well-established organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, is hiring a Data Analyst specialising in Power BI & SQL to join their Business Transformation team based in Northern Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing data function where you'll help drive business improvement through reporting, analytics, automation and modern data technologies.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Excellent training and career development
• Opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft data technologies including Power BI, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric and AI-enabled analytics

You will be joining a collaborative Business Transformation team responsible for delivering data-driven insights that influence operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with business stakeholders, you'll design reporting solutions, analyse complex datasets and develop dashboards that provide valuable business intelligence. You'll also have the opportunity to support automation initiatives using Microsoft Power Platform and contribute to the adoption of AI-powered analytics capabilities.
This role offers excellent exposure to SQL development, business intelligence, data modelling and modern cloud data platforms, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career within a forward-thinking organisation.

The Person

• Commercial experience working as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into reporting and analytical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality and accuracy.
• Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate) is desirable.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or modern cloud data platforms would be advantageous.
• Understanding of data modelling, reporting standards and data governance principles.
• Interest in AI, automation and emerging data technologies.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screening, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with company policy.