Senior Data and Business Intelligence Associate III

TalentBurst; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services company in the UK is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to build and maintain dashboards and analytics. The successful candidate will utilize strong SQL and Power BI/Tableau expertise to generate valuable insights for business leaders. Key responsibilities include developing interactive dashboards, analyzing data for trends, and monitoring compliance metrics. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in data analysis and excellent communication skills for conveying complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Business Intelligence or Data Analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI/Tableau.
• Write SQL queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Track key compliance metrics and monitor operational variances.
• Partner with leadership to define KPIs and performance benchmarks.

Skills

SQL expertise

Analytical skills

Power BI

Tableau

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

We are seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics that power compliance, variance tracking, and operational efficiency. You’ll blend strong SQL and Power BI/Tableau expertise with business acumen to produce actionable insights for leaders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Metrics & Dashboards: Create and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI / Tableau; provide real-time insights on compliance, variances, and operational performance; automate reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Write SQL queries to extract, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources; identify trends, anomalies, and performance gaps; present findings to stakeholders and leadership with actionable recommendations.
• Compliance & Variance Monitoring: Track key compliance metrics and ensure adherence to internal/external regulations; monitor operational variances, providing root cause analysis and suggestions for resolution; collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Business Support & Strategy: Partner with leadership to define KPIs and performance benchmarks; provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives; work with EPMO, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless data integration.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have

• 2-5 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Jira, ServiceNow, or other ITSM tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have

• Proficiency in SQL (query optimization, joins, stored procedures, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Power BI / Tableau (dashboard development, DAX, visualizations).
• Experience in compliance tracking or risk analysis.
• Familiarity with financial services or payment processing environments.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Stand up baseline compliance & variance dashboards/KPIs with agreed definitions.
• Deliver at least one automated reporting pipeline reducing manual effort.
• Establish a lightweight data quality regimen and surface key data issues.
• Produce stakeholder-ready insight briefs that inform operational decisions.