BI Developer

BI Developer

Location:  Hull

Location type: Hybrid

Who we are…

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform. 

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.

The role…

We are seeking a skilled BI Developer to lead the transition of our HR/people reporting from legacy data reports into Microsoft Fabric. The successful candidate will play a key role in automating our reporting processes, moving away from manual Excel reporting towards automated data insights through Power BI. This position requires a strong understanding of business requirements, database development, and project management to enhance our HR reporting capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

- Understand Business Requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business needs and requirements related to HR reporting.

- Taxonomy Development and Management: Design, develop, and maintain data taxonomies to ensure consistent categorisation and organisation of business data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine taxonomy structures that align with business needs and objectives.

- Develop Microsoft Fabric Medallion Database: Utilise Python and SQL to build and optimise our Microsoft Fabric database for data storage and processing.

- Build Reporting in Power BI: Create dynamic and insightful Power BI reports that facilitate data-driven decision-making.

- Project Management: Manage end-to-end BI projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.

- Process Improvement: Work closely with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement in HR reporting and analytics.

- Challenge Business Views: Provide critical insights and challenge existing business perceptions to enhance decision-making processes.

- Business Partner with HR: Become a subject matter expert (SME) in HR reporting, offering previously undiscovered insights to the HR team.

Role requirements:

- Minimum of 5 of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related field.

- Proven experience with Power BI is critical.

- Proficiency in SQL and Python is desired.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is desirable.

- Experience in end-to-end analysis processes, including requirement gathering, database building, and report creation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

- Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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