Data Specialist - Automation (SQL) in Magheralin

Data & Automation Specialist - Business Improvement & AI Location: On-site, five days per week
Reporting to: Operations Director An established Northern Ireland business is looking to appoint a Data & Automation Specialist as part of continued investment in its systems, data and wider digital transformation. This is a newly focused role sitting at the intersection of data, business improvement, automation and AI. This is not purely a reporting or data analyst position. The focus is on understanding how the business operates and then using Power BI, SQL, automation and emerging AI tools to make it work better. The roleYou will work across finance, operations and other business functions to understand existing processes, identify areas of manual effort and determine where technology can make a measurable difference. That could mean replacing a spreadsheet-heavy process with an automated workflow, improving the quality of operational reporting, building a Power BI dashboard or identifying a practical use case for AI. You will have ownership from initial requirements gathering and process analysis through to building or coordinating the solution, testing it and supporting users through implementation. Identify repetitive, manual or spreadsheet-heavy processes that can be improved through automation.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
Use SQL to extract, validate and analyse data from business systems.
Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of information across the organisation.
Explore practical applications of AI and emerging technologies within existing business processes.
Assess potential AI use cases based on accuracy, data requirements, business value and suitability.
Work alongside internal IT and external technology partners on integrations, system enhancements and application changes.
Coordinate testing, documentation, training and implementation of new solutions.
What we're looking forWe're interested in people from data analytics, business improvement, automation, business systems or technology transformation backgrounds who can combine analytical thinking with hands-on delivery. Experience delivering process improvements, reporting solutions or workflow automations.
Strong hands-on experience with Power BI.
Working knowledge of SQL and the ability to interrogate and validate business data.
Strong Excel skills, particularly where you have improved or replaced spreadsheet-led processes.
Experience using Power Automate or another workflow automation platform.
Experience managing improvements from requirements gathering through to implementation.
An understanding of AI tools and their potential application within a business environment, including the importance of data quality, validation and appropriate data handling.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP/CRM platforms.
Implementing AI-enabled workflows or business process automation.
Integrating data across multiple business systems.
Previous experience within technology, analytics or transformation consulting.
Rather than inheriting a narrow reporting remit, you'll have the scope to look across the business, identify where improvements can be made and then help deliver them. For someone who enjoys combining data analysis, Power BI, automation, AI and business problem-solving, this offers the chance to take genuine ownership of improvement initiatives and see the impact of the solutions you deliver.