BI Analyst (MS Stack)

Insight Talent Partners is currently recruiting a BI Analyst for a professional services business based in central Manchester working a hybrid model of three days in the office and two from home. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid SQL skills and some hands-on Power BI experience who wants to grow their capability in a supportive, modern analytics environment. The focus is on attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy solving problems, improving reporting and developing your technical skills, this role will give you the space and support to progress quickly.

The Role

You will join a collaborative Analytics team working to modernise and simplify the reporting landscape. Your day-to-day work will involve improving SQL queries, enhancing Power BI reports and helping to consolidate business logic into reusable datasets.

You will work closely with analysts, data engineers and senior team members who will guide you through best practices in data modelling, governance and performance optimisation. As you develop, you will gain exposure to more advanced BI techniques and tools.

This role suits someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and keen to build a long-term career in data and analytics.

Benefits Package

• 5 percent quarterly bonus based on pre-determined KPIs
• Pension contribution matched up to 4.5 percent
• Private medical, optical, audiological and dental cover through Vitality
• Life assurance at four times basic salary
• 23 days annual leave plus length of service additions up to 25
• Option to buy or sell up to three days annual leave
• Festive close-down without using annual leave
• Annual company events
• Extended lunch break for gym-goers
• Hybrid working with two days from home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive maternity policy
• Eye test and £50 contribution towards new glasses

Key Responsibilities

• Improve and streamline existing SQL queries, datasets and Power BI reports
• Support the consolidation of business logic into reusable, governed data models
• Build and maintain analytical datasets and dimensional models with guidance
• Contribute to performance optimisation across reports, DAX and refresh processes
• Adopt best practices in Power BI development and data modelling
• Help ensure consistency and accuracy of business metrics
• Collaborate with technical teams to support reporting standards and governance
• Bring curiosity, initiative and a continuous improvement mindset

What We Are Looking For

• Good SQL skills and confidence writing queries
• Some hands-on Power BI experience
• Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Clear communication and collaborative working style

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric
• Understanding of dimensional modelling or data warehousing
• Any experience improving reporting processes

Potential matters more than polish. If you are motivated and ready to grow, you will be supported every step of the way.