Lucy Walker Recruitment
Business Analyst & Data Insights Specialist
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We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple locations within the agricultural and related sectors.
We know the business well and have a strong understanding of the culture, values and ambitions of the team. They are now entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, investing in new systems, technology and processes to support continued development.
As part of this next stage, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Analyst & Data Insights Specialist to take ownership of their Business Intelligence function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a newly created opportunity where you will have the scope to build the BI capability from the ground up and play a key role in how the business uses data to make better decisions.
The Role
This is a hands-on and commercially focused position for someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful information that can genuinely improve business performance.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation, understanding what information they need, developing effective reporting solutions and using data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the organisation's Business Intelligence and data strategy.
- Establish and develop the BI function, including processes, governance and future team capability.
- Design and deliver clear, user-friendly dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
- Work with complex datasets and develop effective data models.
- Ensure data is accurate, consistent, reliable and fit for purpose.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve operational processes.
- Work with modern data and automation platforms including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Alteryx or similar.
- Work with teams across the business to understand their reporting and data requirements.
- Translate complex data into clear and commercially useful insights.
- Support senior management with information to improve business and operational decision making.
- Help develop a stronger data-led culture across the organisation.
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About You
We are looking for an experienced BI, Data or Analytics professional who is comfortable taking ownership and building something from the ground up.
You will ideally have experience of establishing or developing a BI or data function and will be confident working with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements and translating them into practical reporting solutions.
You will have:
- Strong experience within a senior BI, Data Analytics or Business Analysis position.
- Advanced Power BI experience.
- Strong knowledge of data modelling and working with complex datasets.
- Experience with modern analytics and automation platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Alteryx or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to turn data into clear, meaningful business insight.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with non-technical stakeholders.
- A commercially minded approach and an understanding of how data can support business performance.
- The confidence and initiative to take ownership of a new function and make it your own.
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Why This Role?
This is a particularly exciting opportunity for an experienced BI or Data professional who wants to build, influence and make a genuine difference.
You won't simply be maintaining existing reports. You'll have the opportunity to shape the organisation's BI capability, introduce new ways of working and work closely with senior leadership to ensure data plays a much bigger role in future decision making.
We know the business well and can genuinely say this is an organisation that is investing in its future, making this a great time to join them.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. We will contact those candidates whose experience most closely matches the requirements of the role.
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