Senior BI Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior BI Analyst to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis in Dublin, with hybrid working options. Reporting to the Data & Analytics Manager, you will support enterprise reporting, ensure data quality and validation, manage governance, and contribute to analytics initiatives within a modern Microsoft Fabric environment. The role integrates business analysis, data quality controls, reporting, testing, and governance responsibilities to deliver reliable and actionable data for operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business intelligence and reporting needs across various departments.
• Lead data validation, testing, and acceptance procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee data quality and integrity, monitoring processing outputs.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies and anomalies.
• Generate detailed analytical reports, data extracts, and insights for operations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including data mapping, validation rules, transformation specifications, and audit/compliance records.
• Assist with data migration and integration projects.
• Support logical and physical data modelling efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to business users regarding report interpretation and data usage.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in data analysis, BI, data migration, or managing data quality.
• Proven expertise in data validation, reconciliation, and quality management.
• Strong experience with reporting, analytics, and data governance practices.
• Ability to support testing, acceptance, and migration processes effectively.
• Skilled at analysing large operational datasets to identify patterns and root causes.
• Advanced SQL querying and analytical skills.
• Experience documenting business and technical processes comprehensively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or similar fields.
• Certifications related to BI, data analytics, governance, or data management are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric platform.
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Knowledge in data quality, validation, governance, and business analysis.
• Experience in data modelling and stakeholder engagement.