Business Intelligence Developer (12 month FTC)

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Business Intelligence Developer (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - One day per week in the office)

This role is perfect for someone with a passion for data storytelling, who excels at translating complex data into impactful insights that drive strategic decisions. As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will play a critical role in shaping data-driven narratives and enabling our stakeholders to see the actionable stories behind the numbers.

Join the team at AB Agri to contribute to the innovation and evolution of agriculture and food production practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Storytelling: Craft and deliver compelling data narratives that translate complex data findings into accessible, impactful stories for stakeholders.
• Insight Generation: Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that drive business decision-making.
• Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that engage users and highlight key insights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs, gathering requirements to ensure that data solutions are aligned with business goals.
• Technical Expertise: Utilise SQL and Power BI, including DAX and M languages, to build and optimise data models that support reporting and advanced analytics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present data findings in a clear, visually compelling manner, offering guidance and strategic recommendations based on data insights.

What you'll be doing:

• Crafting compelling data narratives that turn complex information into stories, enabling stakeholders to see beyond the numbers and understand actionable insights.
• Designing, building, and deploying interactive reports and dashboards that don’t just present data but engage users, highlight trends, and reveal the stories behind the numbers.
• Developing and maintaining data models and BI solutions that enable informed decision-making across AB Agri’s business functions.
• Designing, building, and deploying business intelligence reports and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring they meet the needs of various stakeholders.
• Translating complex business requirements into technical specifications and developing data models that support those needs.
• Performing data analyses to generate insights that help monitor business performance and facilitate strategic decisions.
• Collaborating with business units to gather data from a variety of sources, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, and customer feedback, and turning it into actionable insights.
• Supporting stakeholders at all levels by presenting data findings, offering guidance, and advising on potential opportunities and improvements based on data insights.

What you'll bring:

• Proven ability to turn complex data into clear, insightful narratives that resonate with stakeholders, helping them understand the “why” behind the data and empowering them to make strategic decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Significant experience with BI tools, particularly Power BI, including creating data models, building reports, and developing dashboards.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and explain complex data concepts in an accessible way.
• Solid understanding of SQL, DAX and M languages for data transformation and analysis.
• Proficiency in data modelling techniques, including both tabular and multidimensional models, and an understanding of data lakes and Azure cloud platforms.
• A keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in data analysis, reporting, and dashboards.
• A creative, self-driven approach with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines while collaborating in a cross-functional, global team environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in a data analysis role with a strong focus on Power BI and SQL.
• Data Storytelling Skills: Proven ability to turn complex data into clear, insightful narratives that resonate with stakeholders and empower them to make strategic decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Power BI (including DAX and M languages), SQL, and data modelling techniques.
• Advanced Analytics: Familiarity with advanced analytics, including techniques like predictive modelling, regression analysis, and clustering, is a plus.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for accuracy and consistency in analysis, reporting, and dashboarding.

Preferred Skills:

• Cloud Platform Experience: Familiarity with Azure cloud, data lakes, or similar data storage solutions.
• Additional Tools: Experience with other data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) and analytics software is an advantage.
• Data Operations: Understanding of data warehousing and data pipeline development for seamless data access/movement.

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.