Business Intelligence Analyst

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their supportive BI team. This development-focused role is perfect for someone at an early stage of their career, eager to learn analytical skills within an enterprise reporting environment. Responsibilities include supporting BI report development, gathering requirements, and maintaining reports with a strong emphasis on training. The position offers hybrid working, training from experienced professionals, and a clear career pathway.

Benefits

Strong training and mentoring

Clear development pathway

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest in data, reporting and analytics.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
• Logical and analytical mindset with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance and enhancement of BI reports.
• Assist in gathering reporting requirements and translating them into solutions.
• Produce and maintain operational reports using Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: Belfast
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

Overview

An established organisation is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join a small, supportive BI team. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage of their BI or data career is keen to build strong analytical and technical skills within an enterprise reporting environment.
This successful candidate will be trained and mentored by experienced BI professionals and will gain hands‑on exposure to enterprise data platforms, reporting tools, and structured BI best practices.
This is a development-focused role with a clear long‑term pathway for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance and enhancement of BI reports and data models under guidance from senior team members
• Assist in gathering reporting requirements from business stakeholders and translating these into reporting solutions
• Produce and maintain operational reports using Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools
• Perform data validation and basic analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Provide first‑line support for BI reports and dashboards
• Document reports, data sources and processes to support governance and knowledge sharing
• Learn and apply BI best practices, data warehousing concepts and data management standards
• Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in data, reporting and analytics
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Logical and analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quicklyEffective communication skills and confidence working with business stakeholders
• Team-oriented with a willingness to ask questions and learn

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Exposure to BI or reporting tools (e.g. enterprise BI platforms, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with Power Query or workflow automation tools
• Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Any academic or commercial exposure to enterprise reporting systems
• Experience in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment

Personal Attributes

• Eager to learn and develop new technical skills
• Curious, proactive and inquisitive
• Well organized with a structured approach to work
• Comfortable receiving feedback and coaching
• Professional, reliable and adaptable

What's On Offer

• Strong training and mentoring from an experienced BI team
• Clear development pathway with structured learning and certifications
• Hybrid working model
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in Business Intelligence
• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided, or contact Daire O'Connor at MCS Group:
  028 9693 5515
  [e-mail]
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