Senior Business Analyst – BI Developer

Candidate Description

With over 15 years of multi-sector experience, this senior business analyst and BI developer excels at driving digitalisation and automation through the Microsoft data ecosystem. Adept at SQL, Azure and the Power Platform, they have transformed manual, siloed processes into governed, insight-rich solutions for Government, Retail, Insurance, Hospitality and Financial Services clients. Their strong stakeholder engagement and analytical acumen underpin the delivery of strategic, data-driven outcomes.

Their technical mastery spans the full Azure analytics stack, including Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview. Leveraging medallion architecture, REST API integrations and advanced DAX/M query modelling, they have engineered scalable data lakes, semantic models and interactive dashboards that empower self-service analytics. Key engagements include building a multi-agency reporting platform at a Consulting Firm and implementing enterprise-wide Power BI solutions at a Major Retailer, achieved through Agile delivery methods and DevOps tooling.

Valued for leadership and knowledge-sharing, they regularly mentor analysts, champion data governance and facilitate training that embeds a data-driven culture. Their finance background enhances their ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights, while adaptability across consulting, advertising and hospitality environments showcases versatility. Continually researching emerging technologies, they offer organisations a proven track record of elevating decision-making and operational efficiency through robust, modern data platforms.