Power BI Developer in Belfast

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting-edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality-driven professionals.

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

The Power BI Developer Leader is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI. This role combines technical expertise in data modelling and visualisation with leadership skills to guide a team of BI developers, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in Power BI, data integration, and analytics, as well as the ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Power BI developers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand data needs, and translate business objectives into actionable BI solutions.
• Design, develop, deploy and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• Integrate data from multiple sources (SQL, Excel, cloud platforms, APIs, ADO) and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Optimize performance of BI solutions, including data models, DAX queries, and report rendering for scalability and responsiveness.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data visualization, report design, and documentation within the BI team.
• Provide end-user training and support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring adoption of BI solutions across the organization.
• Stay current with Power BI features and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and new capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.

Skills and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 10 years of relevant work experience with 5 years experience in Power BI development, including dashboard/report creation, DAX, and Power Query.
• Proven experience leading BI or analytics teams.
• Strong proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and integrating data from diverse sources.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Excel, and other data management tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, and deployment best practices.
• Data Bricks experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in large-scale data environments and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience with financial data and reporting, and ADO reporting.
• Power BI certification or equivalent is preferred.

Leadership Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Life at GT

Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.

Recognition: We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.