Power BI Specialist
Posted 3 days ago by Robert Walters
£450 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Manchester, UK
Summary: The Power BI Specialist role involves designing and delivering interactive dashboards and data models for a diverse client base. This position requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and secure reporting solutions. The contract is for six months, with a requirement for the candidate to work onsite in Manchester three days a week. Applicants must have their own limited company and be within a commutable distance to Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models for client accounts.
- Translate business requirements into effective BI solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance across reporting environments.
- Work with IT teams to connect Power BI to a range of systems and data sources.
- Optimise queries and models for performance and scalability.
- Provide clients with best practice guidance and training where required.
- Keep up to date with Power BI developments and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Power BI SME (4-5 years)
- Advanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases and APIs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A consultative approach with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Familiarity with Power Apps would be beneficial.
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Power BI Specialist
Outside IR35
6mth contract
Onsite in Manchester - 3 days per week
Applicants must have own Ltd company and live commutable distance to Manchester.
We are working with a highly regarded consultancy partner who are looking to appoint a talented Power BI Specialist contract to support their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that supports a diverse client base across multiple sectors, providing innovative IT solutions and data-driven insights.
As a Power BI Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and delivering interactive dashboards and data models to a wide range of clients. You will work closely with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders to understand reporting needs, ensuring solutions are accurate & secure.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models for client accounts.
- Translate business requirements into effective BI solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance across reporting environments.
- Work with IT teams to connect Power BI to a range of systems and data sources.
- Optimise queries and models for performance and scalability.
- Provide clients with best practice guidance and training where required.
- Keep up to date with Power BI developments and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
Key Experience Needed
- Proven experience as a Power BI SME (4-5 years)
- Advanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases and APIs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A consultative approach with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Familiarity with Power Apps would be beneficial
If interested in this Power BI Specialist contract role please apply with latest word CV - stating location as applicants need to be commutable to Manchester and have their own Ltd compamy.
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