Lead Data Analyst SQL, Power BI
Posted 4 days ago by InterAct Consulting
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Northampton, Remote, UK
Summary: The Lead Data Analyst role is a contract position focused on Business Intelligence and Management Information reporting within a growing organization. The position requires technical leadership and hands-on involvement in designing and delivering SQL-based reporting solutions, primarily using Power BI. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with one day per week onsite in Northampton and operates outside IR35. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders while driving business insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the technical design and delivery of SQL-based reporting solutions, including Power BI, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Data Analysts, acting as the escalation point for complex technical challenges
- Lead the development of robust, consistent reporting that supports key business decision-making
- Translate business requirements into well-structured, maintainable, and accurate reporting outputs
- Define and maintain clean, reliable datasets and enforce consistent data standards across reporting
- Mentor and coach analysts, supporting development and promoting best practice across the team
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
- Proven expertise with Power Platform tools, particularly Power BI and Dataverse
- Ability to interpret business requirements and deliver secure, scalable technical solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with Power Automate
- Background working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience within Contact Centres or Law/Insurance sectors
- Relevant Microsoft certifications
Salary (Rate): £375 per day
City: Northampton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Lead Data Analyst (Contract - Outside IR35 6 months) £350-£375 per day | 1 day per week onsite (Northampton) | Hybrid
We're seeking an experienced Lead Data Analyst to take ownership of Business Intelligence and Management Information reporting within a growing organisation. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering a blend of remote work with 1 day per week onsite in Northampton.
You'll work closely with a small team of Data Analysts, providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on in the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality reporting solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong analyst who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and driving meaningful business insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technical design and delivery of SQL-based reporting solutions, including Power BI, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Data Analysts, acting as the escalation point for complex technical challenges
- Lead the development of robust, consistent reporting that supports key business decision-making
- Translate business requirements into well-structured, maintainable, and accurate reporting outputs
- Define and maintain clean, reliable datasets and enforce consistent data standards across reporting
- Mentor and coach analysts, supporting development and promoting best practice across the team
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
- Proven expertise with Power Platform tools, particularly Power BI and Dataverse
- Ability to interpret business requirements and deliver secure, scalable technical solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience with Power Automate
- Background working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience within Contact Centres or Law/Insurance sectors
- Relevant Microsoft certifications
This is a great opportunity for a Lead Data Analyst looking to make a tangible impact while working in a flexible contract role.