BI Analyst - Surrey - £65k

Business Intelligence Analyst
Surrey (2-3 days p/w on site) - You must be local to Surrey
Full-time - Perm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to empowering teams with meaningful, data-driven insights. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys working closely with stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver effective Business Intelligence solutions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the full data life cycle-from understanding business requirements through to developing and optimising data pipelines, building robust data models, and producing impactful visualisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data warehouses for self-service analytics, particularly using Power BI
• Work closely with stakeholders to capture reporting requirements and understand underlying business drivers
• Design data models that reflect business processes and relationships
• Create intuitive, insightful dashboards and visual reports to aid decision-making
• Develop and manage ETL pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory and SSIS
• Clean, transform and prepare data for analysis
• Conduct query optimisation and monitor performance across reporting systems
• Support compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR
• Carry out database administration and contribute to overall system improvements

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience dealing with stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
• Advanced SQL skills and a strong understanding of query performance tuning
• Demonstrable experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Proficiency in designing and managing ETL processes
• Experience with Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in business analysis

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of DAX and Power BI deployment pipelines
• Experience with SSRS and Excel-based reporting
• PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification
• Exposure to big data tools such as Pandas or Spark
• Experience with statistical analysis

Personal Qualities

• Clear and confident communicator
• Analytical and structured in approach
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Positive attitude and ability to influence others
• Delivery-focused, with a strong commitment to quality

What's on Offer

• A hybrid working pattern (2-3 days p/w on site)
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a business undergoing a data-led transformation
• A supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development

If you are passionate about business intelligence, have a keen eye for detail, and are excited by the prospect of helping shape data strategy in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.