Report Developer in Manchester

Manchester x2 a week Hybrid ¦ Data Products – Operational Reporting

Turn data into decisions that drive the business forward. At Cox Automotive, we're on a mission to make data more accessible, actionable, and impactful. Our Operational Reporting team sits at the heart of the business, transforming complex data into clear insights that help teams make smarter, faster decisions.

We're looking for a Report Developer who is passionate about data, curious about how businesses operate, and excited by the opportunity to build reporting solutions that genuinely influence performance and strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Report Developer, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand their challenges and create reporting solutions that deliver real value. From interactive dashboards to self‑service analytics tools, you'll help colleagues access the insights they need to succeed. You’ll:

• Design, build and maintain engaging Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Translate business requirements into practical data solutions.
• Own projects from initial scoping through to delivery and ongoing optimisation.
• Use data creatively to uncover trends, answer key business questions and support decision‑making.
• Partner with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance and other business areas to identify opportunities where data can add value.
• Support and promote data literacy, helping users get the most from reporting tools and insights.
• Collaborate with Data Science and Data Engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who can combine technical expertise with a genuine understanding of business needs. You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience developing reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Working knowledge of DAX and Power Query.
• Good SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• A solid understanding of data visualisation best practices and user-focused design.
• Experience validating, testing and assuring data quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for finding ways data can improve business outcomes.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll build trusted relationships across the business, become a go-to expert for reporting and insight, and deliver products that empower colleagues to answer questions independently and make evidence-based decisions. Most importantly, you’ll help us move from reactive reporting to a modern, scalable, insight-driven capability that powers business performance.

Why Join Cox Automotive?

At Cox Automotive, you'll be part of a collaborative data community where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is valued, and your work will have visible impact across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, broaden your business knowledge, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape how we use data every day.