Business Intelligence Project Specialist (Power BI)

Shape the future of data-driven decision making in a global manufacturing environment.

We are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Project Specialist to join a growing analytics function, acting as the vital link between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. This is a unique opportunity for a Power BI expert who enjoys combining hands-on dashboard development with project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end analytics delivery.

Working across Planning, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain and Sales functions, you'll lead reporting initiatives that transform complex business requirements into actionable insights, helping drive strategic decisions across a fast-paced, technology-led organisation.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of business and technology. You'll take ownership of analytics projects from initial requirements gathering through to delivery, while remaining hands-on in Power BI development. You'll collaborate with business leaders, Data Engineers, SAP specialists and IT teams to ensure high-quality reporting solutions are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Power BI Development & Analytics

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise-level Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Create robust semantic models, DAX calculations and data transformations.
• Deliver intuitive self-service reporting solutions for business users.
• Optimise existing reports for performance, usability and deeper business insight.
• Execute comprehensive data validation and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability across all published reporting assets.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead analytics and reporting projects from inception through delivery.
• Facilitate workshops to gather and document business requirements.
• Develop functional specifications, wireframes and reporting mock-ups.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Provide regular updates to both operational stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical deliverables for development teams.

Technical Collaboration

• Partner closely with Data Engineers to support reporting architecture and data modelling.
• Collaborate with SAP specialists to understand source systems, business processes and data structures.
• Act as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Support data governance initiatives and promote reporting best practices.
• Participate in report reviews and continuous improvement activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Advanced Power BI development skills, including:
  • Data modelling
  • DAX
  • Dashboard and report design
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with enterprise data platforms.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong data validation, quality assurance and documentation experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working with Snowflake.
• Exposure to dbt and modern data transformation practices.
• Experience working with SAP ERP environments.
• Knowledge of Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance reporting.
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Manufacturing, semiconductor or industrial sector experience.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who can operate confidently across multiple functions and bring clarity to complex challenges. You'll be:

• A natural relationship builder who enjoys stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for data accuracy.
• Commercially aware and business-focused.
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership.
• Analytical, curious and solution-driven.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to own and influence a critical analytics function.
• High visibility role working with senior business stakeholders.
• Combination of strategic project leadership and hands-on technical delivery.
• Exposure to modern data technologies including Power BI, Snowflake and SAP.
• Join a growing team with significant investment in data and analytics capabilities.
• Play a key role in shaping reporting and decision-making across a global organisation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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