Business Insight Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by Reed Technology
£35,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Summary: The Business Insight Analyst role involves joining a data and reporting team to focus on business-as-usual (BAU) reporting, dashboard management, and enhancing reporting efficiency. The position requires maintaining Power BI dashboards, supporting high-volume reporting cycles, and contributing to automation efforts, with full training provided on relevant tools. The role is hybrid, requiring one day per week in the office, and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have experience with Excel and Power BI or Tableau, along with strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver BAU reporting across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles (high-volume environment).
- Manage and update Power BI dashboards (training provided).
- Work with Cognos reporting tools (full training offered).
- Analyse KPIs and performance data to support decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes.
- Explain insights clearly to internal stakeholders.
- No customer contact.
Key Skills:
- 2-3 years' experience with Excel and Power BI or Tableau (training given to transition to Power BI).
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with datasets.
- Interest in automation; experience in this area is highly desirable.
- Python is a bonus but not essential.
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy reporting environment.
Salary (Rate): £35,000 yearly
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Business Insight Analyst
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Location: Northampton: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office
Contract: 12-month FTC
REED Technology are supporting a client in recruiting a Business Insight Analyst to join a friendly data & reporting team of five. This role focuses on BAU reporting, dashboard management, and improving reporting efficiency. You'll maintain Power BI dashboards, support high-volume reporting cycles, and contribute to ongoing automation work. Full training will be provided on Cognos and internal reporting tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver BAU reporting across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles (high-volume environment).
- Manage and update Power BI dashboards (training provided).
- Work with Cognos reporting tools (full training offered).
- Analyse KPIs and performance data to support decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes.
- Explain insights clearly to internal stakeholders.
- No customer contact.
Ideal experience and skills
- 2-3 years' experience with Excel and Power BI or Tableau (training given to transition to Power BI).
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with datasets.
- Interest in automation; experience in this area is highly desirable.
- Python is a bonus but not essential.
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy reporting environment.
What's in It for You
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, Cognos and other BI tools.
- Supportive team environment with training and development.
- Hybrid working - just 1 day per week in the office.
If this sounds of interest to you and you are immediately available for work, please apply using the link provided.