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# Business Intelligence Analyst

- **Company:** Xylem
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Big Data, Information Systems, Data Auditing, Data Governance, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Power BI, SQL Databases, Powerquery, Data Analytics, Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843030499

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or similar analytical role.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, and Power Query.
 * Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
 * Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting principles.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate meaningful insights.
 * Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools and data extraction processes.
 * Experience working with ERP or finance systems is desirable.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams.
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings in a clear and business-friendly way.
 * Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
 * Experience supporting a finance team in a commercial or industrial environment is preferred.
 * Familiarity with SQL and other data querying or transformation tools.
 * Experience in data governance, master data, or reporting standardisation initiatives.
 * Exposure to international or matrix organisations.
 * Experience in manufacturing, engineering, utilities, or related sectors would be advantageous.
 * Data visualisation and storytelling.
 * Commercial and financial acumen.
 * Attention to detail and accuracy.
 * Continuous improvement mindset.
 * Stakeholder collaboration and influence.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI for finance and business stakeholders.
 * Partner with FP&A, finance, and operational teams to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions.
 * Analyse financial and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
 * Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance review processes through robust reporting and insight generation.
 * Develop and optimise data models, datasets, and reporting structures to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, consistency, and governance.
 * Automate manual reporting processes where possible to reduce effort and improve timeliness.
 * Provide variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to support decision-making across the business.
 * Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business definitions and KPIs.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives in reporting, analytics, and performance management.

Technologies:

 * Business Intelligence
 * DAX
 * ERP
 * Excel
 * Support
 * Matrix
 * Network
 * Power BI
 * Power Query
 * SQL


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