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