This is an exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Power BI Specialist to play a key role in the data-led Microsoft Cloud transformation of a leading sustainability and environmental services provider. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to establish a Power BI Centre of Excellence, transform data into tangible insights, and align reporting solutions with the customers business goals.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and gather reporting needs.
* Translate business requirements into technical specifications for reports and dashboards.
* Collaborate with data engineers and architects.
* Integrate Databricks with Power BI for seamless data workflows and reporting.
* Design user-friendly, visually compelling Power BI dashboards and reports.
* Develop and establish a Power BI Centre of Excellence to standardise BI practices.
* Define Power BI governance policies (consistency, scalability, security).
* Maintain Power BI best practices and documentation.
* Provide training to business users and team members on Power BI features.
* Lead workshops and create educational materials.
Skills and Experience:
* Expertise in Power BI development and BI tools (Tableau, Qlik, etc.).
* Strong integration experience with Databricks for data analytics and reporting.
* Experience with SQL and Databricks.
* Knowledge of data modelling and working with large datasets.
* Experience establishing or managing Power BI Centers of Excellence (CoE).
* Experience in gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Solid understanding of data visualisation principles and best practices.
* Ability to mentor and train junior team members and end users on Power BI.
Additional Information:
* Rate Offered: £525 per day
* IR35 Status: Outside
* Location: 2-3 days per month onsite in Newcastle
* Start Date: April
* Duration: 3 months initial contract, significant opportunity for extension
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