Senior Business Analyst (fixed term contract) in Lostwithiel

Senior Business Analyst (fixed term contract) in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel Full-Time 55000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead data-driven projects, optimise reporting solutions, and enhance business processes.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with diverse teams and exciting challenges.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by transforming data into actionable insights and driving business success.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years of Power BI experience and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.

Fixed term contract for 12 months. Annual salary: £55,000 - £60,000. Please note this is an on-site role with some hybrid working where possible.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in driving data-led decision making by leading the design, development, and optimisation of reporting and analytics solutions, with a strong focus on Power BI.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business Analysis & Requirements Management
    • Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements across multiple functions.
    • Facilitate workshops to capture current and future state processes.
    • Produce clear and structured documentation, including business requirements documents, functional specifications, and process maps.
    • Ensure alignment between business requirements and delivered solutions.
  • Data & Reporting (Power BI)
    • Develop and maintain Power BI reports aligned to business requirements.
    • Build and optimise data models, DAX calculations and performance tuning.
    • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance (including RLS).
    • Manage data refresh schedules, gateways, and dataset performance.
    • Translate data into clear, actionable insights to support decision making.
    • Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting frameworks.
  • Process Improvement & Change Support
    • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardisation, and data quality.
    • Support business change initiatives, including system deployments and process changes.
    • Develop and maintain process documentation and training materials.
    • Support end users to adopt new systems and ways of working.
  • Project & Stakeholder Management
    • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Operations, Procurement and IT.
    • Manage own workload and deliverables in line with agreed timelines.
    • Identify risks and issues, escalating where appropriate with proposed mitigations.
    • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and outcomes.
Personal qualities and behaviour
  • Essential Experience
    • Strong experience in Power BI (3+ years), including advanced data modelling, performance optimisation, and management of reusable datasets.
    • Proven ability to integrate multiple data sources (e.g. SQL, APIs, SharePoint) and apply appropriate connection strategies in an enterprise environment.
    • Experience working across multiple business functions, ideally including Supply Chain and Commercial.
    • Experience of requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design.
  • Essential Skills & Knowledge
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
    • Strong DAX and Power BI data modelling expertise.
    • Ability to translate business requirements into clear and structured documentation.
    • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
    • Good understanding of business process improvement methodologies.
    • Demonstrates a collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others.
    • Communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders.
    • Takes ownership of deliverables and follows through to completion.
    • Applies a proactive and solution-focused approach to challenges.
    • Maintains attention to detail while working to deadlines.
  • Desirable skills and competencies
    • Knowledge of data structures, data warehousing, or SQL.
    • Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
    • Experience working with data generated from complex enterprise systems (e.g. SAP).
    • Exposure to data visualisation best practices (UX/UI for dashboards).

Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Senior Business Analyst (fixed term contract) in Lostwithiel employer: Ehrmann Cornish Dairy

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Business Analyst, where you will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises data-driven decision making. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, you will play a pivotal role in optimising reporting solutions using Power BI while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive environment makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

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Contact Details:

Ehrmann Cornish Dairy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Business Analyst (fixed term contract) in Lostwithiel

Power BI
DAX
Data Modelling
Performance Optimisation
SQL
APIs
Requirements Gathering