BI Manager

JOB TITLE: BI Manager

REPORTING TO: Head of BI

PURPOSE: This is a key role in the organisation with oversight of both BI Development and BI Analysis sections of the team. You will support the Head of BI with the delivery of a new company wide BI infrastructure bringing together the data from all our core systems to provide a single view of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Head of BI to contribute to, agree and continuously develop the BI strategy and roadmap with view of prioritising effort where potential return and impact is greatest.
• Provide leadership to a team of Business Analysts and BI Developers.
• Taking a leading role in developing and managing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Promote, lead and proactively manage the development of BI products and resources ensuring the quality of work meets the needs of internal customers.
• Ensure that all documentation of the technical design and procedures are kept up to date in accordance with Data & Analysis standards.
• Promoting and managing an Agile development approach (Scrum master).
• Supporting the Head of BI to implement the company's policies, processes and procedures relating to data governance & risk.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Solid experience and understanding of BI tools, development and database management systems.
• Experience of line management, or coaching/mentoring others.
• Proven experience of managing and implementing BI platforms within organisations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collate complex business requirements from stakeholders.
• Proven experience of working to an Agile development approach and tools (DevOps).
• Significant experience of planning, producing and delivering data products.
• Proven experience of creating and maintaining a data driven culture.
• Knowledge and experience of coding languages such as SQL, T-SQL, Pyspark and DAX.
• Knowledge of ETL Design and tools such as Azure Data Bricks, Synapse, SSIS or similar.
• Experience of delivering Analysis and Insights through BI Visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Qlikview. Preferably, Power BI.
• Experience with any ERP system.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Python and API integration.
• Exposure to Azure and Cloud Platforms.
• Exposure to Data Lakes and other Big Data Technology.
• Experience with Infor M3 (ERP) or Deem (ETL).
• Experience of development through PowerApps.

THE PERSON

• Self motivated to define and execute team strategy.
• Able to empower and motivate a team.
• Able to identify team strengths and needs.
• Excellent problem solver
• Organised, delivery focused and comfortable working on own initiative.
• Comfortable with leading on agile principles.
• A clear communicator that is comfortable with working with all departments and levels of seniority.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don't want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary, reviewed every year
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales

• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events

If this sounds interesting and you would like to know more please send a copy of your CV to Thomas.illidge@venturi-group.com