MI Developer in Birmingham

DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Data Analytics team provides products to both internal and external clients. This is an area of rapid development, with the team leading the way in making the Claims Solutions Group a truly data led organisation. We are now recruiting for a Management Information (MI) Developer to join the team; the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the MI reporting suite across the whole of Claims Solutions Group.

Reporting to the MI Manager, this role will design, create, maintain and support a combination of data analytics products, contractual client reporting, ad hoc MI requests, data support for commercial tendering activity, project based MI development, and related quality checks and administration. The role is expected to ensure all technical work is delivered in accordance with agreed timescales and SLA’s, and to ensure related processes are maintained, refined and followed to a measurably high standard. The role will also engage peer functions across client-facing and business services departments, and occasionally offer support and collaboration with external client-based technical teams. The role balances technical development, change management, troubleshooting and responding to business queries, alongside robust documentation, with a clear focus on operational delivery and accuracy, often within demanding timescales.

What you will do?

• Development and delivery of both new and existing Management Information (MI) reports; analysis; testing and troubleshooting of the MI Estate typically using T-SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• MI design and production responsibility is integral to the role, so advanced skills in the Microsoft reporting stack is expected.
• Ensure the design, development and delivery of analytical models and/or contractual reporting and related tasks within agreed timescales, whilst conforming to the development and change process.
• Ability to work on a broad portfolio of delivery, ad hoc requests, and data requirements that support broader business activity, managing their own work through the agreed systems.
• Work with line management and key stakeholders within MI, IT and the wider business to establish robust MI specification.
• Leading the regular review and audit of the existing portfolio of MI reports, identifying, and implementing continuous improvement in both service delivery, process reengineering, and product quality.
• Ability to represent the MI function in dialogue with the business.

Who you are

• Degree level qualification in maths, science, business or computing.
• 3+ years’ experience in a data/analytical role, ideally within Legal, Finance or other regulated industries.
• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS, GIT.
• Strong experience of data extraction, migration, reporting, quality checks and/or analytical projects, together with usage of source control products such as GIT.
• Solid communication, including the ability to define and document technical requirements, describe data analytics models outputs and methods clearly, and convey the related benefits to peers, customers and stakeholders as required.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within Legal, Finance or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Financial and Case Management systems/data structures.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Solid blend of business and technology insights, with a drive toward service delivery and operational excellence.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex and technical messages in a format suitable for a wide range of audiences and purposes, including the creation of actionable specifications and requirements for technical development.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop/maintain relationships with own team and wider peer group.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with the tenacity and motivation to actively seek and implement higher standards of technical development.
• Effective attention to detail, accuracy, and problem solving.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day to day issues.

What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!