BI Analyst in Westminster

We are seeking a Senior BI Analyst with deep expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform to play a critical role in shaping the organisation's data and analytics strategy. This is a senior, high-impact position requiring advanced technical capability, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy. The role is responsible for leading enterprise-level BI initiatives, influencing strategic decision-making, and setting standards for analytics best practice across the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving insight-led transformation and mentoring less-experienced analysts.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise BI solutions using Power BI, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Lead complex, cross-functional analytics initiatives, translating ambiguous business challenges into robust analytical frameworks.
• Provide forward-looking insights through advanced analytics, trend analysis, and scenario modelling to support strategic planning and performance management.
• Define and enforce data quality, governance, and reporting standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and scalability of BI assets.
• Act as a technical authority for Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, setting design standards and best practices.
• Design and deliver sophisticated Power Apps solutions and automated workflows that materially improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Oversee the integration of multiple data sources and business systems, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new Power Platform capabilities and features to maximise organisational value.
• Partner with executive leaders and senior stakeholders to shape analytics roadmaps and prioritise BI investment.
• Translate complex data insights into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board-level audiences.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through evidence-based recommendations.
• Act as a key liaison between business, data, and technology teams to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Mentor and coach BI analysts and developers, contributing to skills development.
• Lead data literacy initiatives, embedding a culture of self-service analytics and insight-driven decision-making.
• Continuously assess and improve BI methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics techniques, including predictive analytics, automation, and machine learning where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years' experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related roles, with substantial hands-on experience across the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex BI initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI, including complex DAX, data modelling, and M language.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and broader Power Platform governance.
• Advanced SQL skills with strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and data architecture.
• Experience working with multiple BI tools and exposure to advanced analytics or data science concepts.
• Exceptional analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and deliver actionable, strategic insights.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with a focus on outcomes and business value.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively at executive level.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring, technical guidance, and informal people leadership.
• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation capability.

Benefits

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
• Resources on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work.
• Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.