Data & Automation Specialist - Business Improvement & AI

Location

Magheralin

Working arrangement

On-site, five days per week

Reporting to

Operations Director

An established Northern Ireland business is looking to appoint a Data & Automation Specialist as part of continued investment in its systems, data and wider digital transformation.

This is a newly focused role sitting at the intersection of data, business improvement, automation and AI. You will work directly with the Operations Director and stakeholders across the organisation to identify inefficient processes and deliver practical technology-led improvements.

This is not purely a reporting or data analyst position. The focus is on understanding how the business operates and then using Power BI, SQL, automation and emerging AI tools to make it work better.

The role

You will work across finance, operations and other business functions to understand existing processes, identify areas of manual effort and determine where technology can make a measurable difference.

That could mean replacing a spreadsheet-heavy process with an automated workflow, improving the quality of operational reporting, building a Power BI dashboard or identifying a practical use case for AI.

You will have ownership from initial requirements gathering and process analysis through to building or coordinating the solution, testing it and supporting users through implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders across the business to understand processes, challenges and areas for improvement.
• Review and document existing workflows and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Identify repetitive, manual or spreadsheet-heavy processes that can be improved through automation.
• Build and implement automated workflows using Power Automate or similar technologies.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Use SQL to extract, validate and analyse data from business systems.
• Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of information across the organisation.
• Explore practical applications of AI and emerging technologies within existing business processes.
• Assess potential AI use cases based on accuracy, data requirements, business value and suitability.
• Work alongside internal IT and external technology partners on integrations, system enhancements and application changes.
• Coordinate testing, documentation, training and implementation of new solutions.
• Manage a prioritised programme of improvement initiatives and measure the impact of changes delivered.