Analytics Lead - Power BI / DAX / M (Remote)


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Recruiter

Michael Page

Listed on

5th November 2021

Location

Birmingham

Salary/Rate

£50000 - £57000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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This rapidly expanding Data Consultancy and Microsoft Gold Partner are looking for an experienced Lead Analytics Consultant with a specialism in Power BI / DAX / M. Their Consultants are experts in turning complex data into easy to interpret, visual, useable information and have a track record in developing analytics that support strategic and operational decisions, identify large savings and track success.Client DetailsRapidly expanding Data Consultancy and Microsoft Gold PartnerDescriptionThis rapidly expanding Data Consultancy and Microsoft Gold Partner are looking for an experienced Lead Analytics Consultant with a specialism in Power BI / DAX / M. Their Consultants are experts in turning complex data into easy to interpret, visual, useable information and have a track record in developing analytics that support strategic and operational decisions, identify large savings and track success.Working arrangements can be Fully Remote / WFH or office based if this is preferable.They work with a huge variety of datasets (from internal structured databases to external ?les and spreadsheets) covering themes such as social care, public health, ?nance, education, housing and economic development, with the aim of turning information into insight and moving the sector away from a dependence on out-dated reporting tools and static spreadsheets.Key Responsibilities Lead small teams to analyse data (via Power BI / DAX / M) for patterns and trends using statistical principles, and design visualisations to highlight ?ndingsWork with users to understand requirements and produce detailed delivery speci?cationsProduce clear and concise documentation and support users during technical handoversE?ectively manage the work of others, troubleshooting, supporting and quality assuring analytics deliveryCon?dently integrate databases to understand data structures, table relationships and business logicWork as part of a broader project team, providing status updates and delivering to project timescalesProactively identify issues, risks and opportunities, and manage and escalate these where necessaryKey Skills / Qualities required:Circa 5 years' experience working in a data analytics, developing insights for a range of audiencesExperience of leading a team of at least 2 direct reports, including work management and people developmentStrong knowledge and expertise of using Power BI, including: transforming data using Power Query and M; creating data models and analysing data using DAX; producing elective data visualisation across reports and dashboard; publishing, scheduling dataset refresh and distribution of Apps in the Power BI ServiceExperience of working in the public sector, or experience of working with complex organisations and an understanding of public sector priorities and challengesExperience of business analysis and/or process mappingKnowledge of how data should be handled to comply with information governance principlesPresent complex subjects to a range of audiences at all levels of an organisationOrganised, think logically and electively manage your own time and that of othersA natural problem solver and use your initiative to seek answers and solutionsOpen to new ways of working and encourage others to do the sameKeep up to date with the latest advances in relevant technology and analytical approaches ProfileCirca 5 years' experience working in a data analytics, developing insights for a range of audiencesExperience of leading a team of at least 2 direct reports, including work management and people developmentStrong knowledge and expertise of using Power BI, including: transforming data using Power Query and M; creating data models and analysing data using DAX; producing elective data visualisation across reports and dashboard; publishing, scheduling dataset refresh and distribution of Apps in the Power BI ServiceExperience of working in the public sector, or experience of working with complex organisations and an understanding of public sector priorities and challengesExperience of business analysis and/or process mappingKnowledge of how data should be handled to comply with information governance principlesPresent complex subjects to a range of audiences at all levels of an organisationOrganised, think logically and electively manage your own time and that of othersA natural problem solver and use your initiative to seek answers and solutionsOpen to new ways of working and encourage others to do the sameKeep up to date with the latest advances in relevant technology and analytical approachesJob OfferOpportunity to join a rapidly expanding Data ConsultancyOpportunity to work with a range of clients across different Sectors

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