Business Intelligence Analyst

Air IT Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Nottingham seeks a Business Intelligence Analyst to own the lifecycle of BI solutions, from stakeholder engagement to developing advanced reports and dashboards in Power BI. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and analytical skills, with experience in a client-facing role. This position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Celebration day

Salary sacrifice pension

2 paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience using Power BI for creating reports and dashboards.
• Advanced SQL skills with database management experience.
• Good understanding of data architecture and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to gather business intelligence requirements.
• Build and support end-to-end BI solutions using Power BI.
• Monitor KPIs and dashboards for decision support.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SQL

DAX

Power BI

Client-facing skills

Organizational abilities

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-300, DP-600)

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Power Automate

Microsoft Fabric

Python

Job description

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst
Responsible to: Head of Data and Power Platform
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to join our high-performing Data & Power Platform team. This is a critical role in a data-led organisation, working across both internal and client-facing projects.

You will be responsible for owning the end-to-end lifecycle of BI solutions — from engaging stakeholders and understanding requirements, through to developing advanced Power BI reports, dashboards and models, and supporting BAU service issues and access requests.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled BI professional seeking a challenging and varied role in a fast-paced, intellectually curious environment where your ideas and technical input will drive real business impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with internal stakeholders and external clients to capture business intelligence requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
• Consult on data architecture and dashboard design, delivering intuitive and insightful reports using Power BI.
• Build end-to-end BI solutions including data ingestion via Power BI Dataflows, modelling, visualisation and app deployment.
• Monitor and maintain internal KPIs and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support and troubleshoot Power BI service issues, including access requests, gateway problems, refresh failures and performance optimisation.
• Design, write and optimise advanced DAX calculations and Power Query (M) transformations to ensure robust, high-performing models.
• Design and maintain efficient SQL queries to extract, transform and load data from source systems into Power BI dataflows and models.
• Develop and deploy automated workflows using Power Automate and custom solutions with Power Apps to support end-to-end reporting and process improvement.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, plain English for non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas, innovations and technical insight to the team; act as a knowledge sharer and problem-solver.
• Work to project deadlines with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ensure all deliverables align with our information security standards and governance processes.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Managing Permissions, Audiences, Subscriptions, Refreshes and Gateways
• Advanced SQL skills (preferably using Microsoft SQL Server)
• Advanced DAX and Power Query (M code) skills
• Good understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform, especially Power Automate
• Strong understanding of analytical principles, data modelling and business KPIs
• Experience working with APIs (reading/writing data)
• Demonstrable passion for solving business problems using data
• Strong client-facing skills and comfort working in a consultative environment
• Experience working in or with an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and broader Power Platform (e.g. Power Apps)
• Knowledge of Power BI REST API and/or embedding solutions
• Experience using AI tools or interest in integrating AI into BI processes
• Some practical Python skills (e.g., for Fabric Notebooks, data cleansing, or API integration)
• Awareness of Azure AD/Entra ID for managing permissions, user access and service principals
• Basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 for connecting to secure APIs
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-300, DP-600, or similar Power Platform, Azure or SQL Server qualifications)

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Capable of working independently and as part of a high-functioning team
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities
• Able to thrive in an agile, fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel and SharePoint skills
• A proactive and collaborative mindset with a hunger to learn

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a knowledgeable, forward-thinking data team within a data-first business
• Work on impactful projects for a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Drive innovation in a collaborative and empowering environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Supportive culture with the freedom to explore new ideas

Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but at outline of the duties.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. With us, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT services while growing your career in a high-energy, rewarding role.

Joining our team comes with its perks:

• Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme and technology vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Celebration day - an additional day off each year to celebrate an occasion important to you
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 2 paid volunteer days - We believe in the power of giving back to our communities and want to actively support employees efforts to make a positive impact