Business Analyst - Power BI

insightsoftware; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Power BI Project Manager to lead client engagements and deliver robust data solutions. This role is pivotal in translating business needs into actionable insights, leveraging Power ON to enhance Power BI's capabilities. You will engage with stakeholders, design effective data models, and ensure the successful implementation of solutions that drive informed decision-making. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the realm of business intelligence and analytics. If you possess strong technical skills and a passion for data-driven strategies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Power BI development and business intelligence consulting.
• Strong expertise in Power BI tools and data visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand reporting and analytics needs.
• Design scalable Power ON solutions and optimize performance.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Data Visualization

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Analytics

Degree in Business Intelligence

Tools

Power Query

Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Power Automate

Snowflake

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Company Description

insightsoftware is a global provider of comprehensive solutions for the Office of the CFO. We believe an actionable business strategy begins and ends with accessible financial data. With solutions across financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, and operations, we transform how teams operate, empowering leaders to make timely and informed decisions. With data at the heart of everything we do, insightsoftware enables automated processes, delivers trusted insights, boosts predictability, and increases productivity. Learn more at insightsoftware.com

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Power BI Project Manager to work closely with clients, understanding their business needs and translating them into use cases that can be implemented using Power ON. Power ON extends Power BI's functionality by providing write back capability. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to scope and define use cases, estimate implementation efforts, and deliver robust Power ON solutions that drive business insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of business acumen, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Business Analysis

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand their reporting, analytics, and data visualization needs
• Conduct discovery workshops to gather requirements, define use cases, and assess data sources
• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
• Provide recommendations on Power ON best practices, governance, and adoption strategies.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design scalable and efficient Power ON solutions, including data models, dashboards, and reports
• Develop datasets, measures (DAX), and visuals to support business insights
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and security within the Power BI environment
• Optimise performance of reports and dashboards for a seamless user experience
• Implement Power ON configurations, including workspaces, security, and sharing policies

Effort Estimation & Project Delivery

• Estimate project effort, timeline, and resource requirements for Power ON implementations
• Define project milestones and collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate solutions before full implementation
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and gather feedback for refinements

Client Training & Support

• Conduct training sessions for end-users to drive adoption of Power ON solutions
• Provide post-implementation support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on Power ON strategies and future enhancements

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field
• Experience in Power BI development and business intelligence consulting
• Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing is a plus
• Microsoft Power BI certification (e.g., PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst)

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Power BI (Power Query, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, and M Query)
• Experience designing data models and ETL processes within Power BI
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and transforming data from various sources
• Understanding of Azure services (e.g., Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL)
• Knowledge of Power Automate and Power Apps integration with Power BI
• Experience with non-Microsoft data sources (Snowflake, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Synapse, Big Query) advantageous
• Row Level Security (Analysis Services, PowerBI.com, SQL Server)
• Performance optimisation (Partitioning, Understanding of columnar database concept, SQL indexing)
• Troubleshooting (SQL Profiler or other profiler tools, Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, Power BI datasets, RLS security)

Business & Consulting Skills

• Strong ability to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Experience in estimating implementation efforts and defining project scopes
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions
• Proven track record of delivering end-to-end Power BI solutions in a consulting or business setting
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed

Additional Information

At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Background checks are required for employment with insightsoftware, where permitted by country, state/province.

At insightsoftware, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.