Application and Reporting Lead required for my client based near Swindon.
A Lead Application and Reporting Specialist is sought by a forward-thinking company near Swindon for a hybrid permanent role, offering a salary of £50,000 to £70,000.
Role Overview:
You will oversee data-driven decision-making tools such as MI, BI, and data input solutions. You'll collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Architects, and business stakeholders, leading a team to ensure data integrity and actionable insights. This role requires strong technical acumen, leadership, and a strategic approach to align data solutions with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application, MI, and BI Leadership:
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Oversee the development and implementation of robust data products for MI and BI systems.
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Continuously drive innovation by enhancing data tools and improving accessibility.
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Provide expertise in data input, interaction, and consumption to drive business value.
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Introduce scalable solutions to manage and monitor data pipelines while ensuring data integrity across the organisation.
- Data Architecture & Management:
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Collaborate with Data Architects on the implementation of scalable and secure data pipelines.
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Design frameworks that integrate data governance principles and manage the data lifecycle effectively.
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Support semantic layer design to ensure data structures align with business objectives.
- Reporting & Analytics:
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Lead the development of reports and dashboards to deliver key business insights using Tableau and SQL Server.
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Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements, building frameworks to facilitate self-service data access.
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Work on the continuous improvement of existing MI/BI reporting frameworks, aligning them with evolving business needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
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Present complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to align data governance strategies with business priorities.
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Regularly communicate with leadership to report on performance, KPIs, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Team Leadership:
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Manage and mentor a team of data developers and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
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Oversee workload priorities and ensure that deadlines for high-quality data products are met.
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Invest in team development by ensuring access to relevant tools and providing training opportunities.
- Process Optimization:
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Lead initiatives for process automation, data standardization, and continuous improvement in data governance practices.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and external data regulations, including data protection and security.
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Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure systems are optimized for data quality management and governance.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Experience:
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5+ years in a leadership role in MI/BI, with proven experience in data management.
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Expertise in Tableau for interactive reporting and SQL Server for data extraction and transformation.
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Experience in data warehouse design, BI development, and data services is essential.
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Demonstrated ability to manage a team of data analysts and developers.
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Skills:
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Proficient in Tableau for creating intuitive dashboards and advanced SQL for data manipulation.
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Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and regulatory compliance.
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Ability to deliver actionable insights from complex datasets.
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Familiarity with other BI tools like Power BI, Pyramid, or ThoughtSpot, along with programming languages such as Python or C#.
If you are a strategic thinker with technical expertise and leadership capabilities, this opportunity allows you to drive data excellence across a growing organisation.