Principal Business Intelligence Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is searching for a Principal Business Intelligence Consultant to lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics solutions. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge Microsoft Azure technologies and engage directly with clients to solve complex business challenges. You will have the opportunity to shape a high-growth consultancy, influence strategic direction, and mentor a talented team. If you're passionate about data and AI, and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Potential for equity participation

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive culture for innovation

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data engineering and real-time data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure tools and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver Microsoft Data & AI solutions aligned with client needs.
• Lead presales activities, including technical discovery and solution design.

Skills

Data Engineering

Microsoft Azure

SQL

Python

Real-time Data Pipelines

Client Communication

Leadership

Business Domain Knowledge

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Job description

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Client:

Focused Futures Consultancy LTD

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Business Intelligence Consultant

? UK-based | Remote/Hybrid

? Full-Time | Permanent

About Us

Our client is a leading Data & AI consultancy and Microsoft Advanced Specialised Partner, delivering high-impact solutions across finance, healthcare, and retail. With a team of award-winning professionals, they drive innovation through Microsoft Azure-based data platforms, helping clients solve complex business problems with elegant, scalable solutions.

This is your opportunity to become the technical cornerstone of a growing, high-performance consultancy that values autonomy, expertise, and ownership.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Business Intelligence Consultant with a strong background in Microsoft Azure Data & AI solutions. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading the design, development, and delivery of advanced analytics and data engineering solutions, while also driving client engagement and contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, with the chance to build and lead a capability area from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver Microsoft Data & AI solutions aligned with client needs and business outcomes.
• Lead presales activities, including technical discovery, solution design, demos, and proposal development for their data and analytics product.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, becoming a go-to technical expert.
• Drive new client acquisition through network development and reputation building.
• Oversee project delivery with hands-on solution architecture and technical leadership.
• Support team development through mentoring, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the profitability and scalability of the consultancy by driving utilisation, project success, and strategic account growth.
• At least 35% to 50% of this role will be hands on technical work during the first 1-2 years of this role!

Professional Skills Required

• Strong expertise in data engineering, modelling, and real-time data pipelines.
• Proficiency in tools such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric.
• Programming experience with Python, SQL, or R.
• Deep understanding of cloud data architecture, governance, and performance optimisation.
• Business domain knowledge across at least two industries (e.g. finance, retail, healthcare).
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and emerging AI/ML frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent client-facing communication, leadership, and delivery skills.

Leadership & Commercial Focus

• Lead project delivery while ensuring high technical standards and client satisfaction.
• Understand and contribute to consultancy performance metrics, including profitability and utilisation.
• Take ownership of client acquisition, relationship management, and the growth of key accounts.
• Support presales initiatives through product demonstrations, proof of concepts, and tailored proposals for the consultancy's data and analytics product.

Why Join?

• Be a key figure in shaping a high-growth Microsoft Data & AI consultancy.
• Influence strategy and own technical direction in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Work on enterprise-scale solutions with top-tier clients.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for equity participation.
• Culture that supports innovation, continuous learning, and career development.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your consulting career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: We are not engaging with third-party or offshore providers at this stage.

Inclusive Hiring Statement

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone.