Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to enhance decision-making through data analytics. This role, based in London with a hybrid setup, requires expertise in SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to drive a data-driven culture within the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in BI, analytics, or MI roles needed.
• Strong SQL skills for large database queries required.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and ETL processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote analytics and BI initiatives across departments.
• Write complex SQL queries for data extraction.
• Lead analytics and AI-driven projects aligned with business strategy.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Data Analysis

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in a quantitative, scientific, or finance-related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: London (Hybrid, 50/50 split)

About the Organisation:

This organisation is a specialist provider of financial services, committed to delivering exceptional support and insights to business clients. Its strategic approach to data-driven decision-making and customer-focused innovation plays a central role in supporting long-term growth, performance, and value creation.

About the Department:

The Business Intelligence team manages the entire reporting and analytics lifecycle, supporting finance, treasury, risk, and strategic planning. The team leverages analytics to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote analytics and BI initiatives across departments to foster a data-driven culture.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data platforms and reporting tools, guiding stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimise reporting outputs, identifying areas for automation.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for business needs.
• Write complex SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Support transformation projects by providing insights and reporting capabilities.
• Lead analytics and AI-driven projects aligned with business strategy.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements ensuring data accuracy.
• Advise on KPI development to support business goals.

Stakeholder Relationships:

Internal:

• BI and Data Analytics teams
• Business and operational users
• IT, Change, and Transformation teams

External:

• Technology vendors and partners
• Data providers, including credit and financial sources

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in a quantitative, scientific, or finance-related field
• Extensive experience in BI, analytics, or MI roles
• Strong SQL skills for large database queries and scalable code
• Expertise in Tableau and Power BI for dashboards and reports
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modelling
• Proven ability to apply analytics to business impact
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and Jira
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
• Experience evaluating external data sources

Key Attributes:

• Motivated, proactive, and independent worker
• Organised, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder influence skills
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and support teamwork
• Attention to detail and data quality standards

Risk and Compliance:

• Support fair outcomes and understand risk frameworks