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# Business Intelligence / Power BI Analyst (Finance Function)

- **Company:** Processeswhat
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Raw Data, Power BI, SQL Databases, Microsoft Power Automate, Star Schema, Powerapps
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/business-intelligence-power-bi-analyst-finance-function/45099284

## About the Role

focus, you will design, build and support automation tools (an interest in learning and developing skills in Power Automate / Power Apps is desirable) that improve business workflows. Working closely with Finance, over time you will help develop approval processes, identify automation opportunities, and support continuous process improvement through practical AI and automation solutions.Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, ensuring alignment with business goalsEnsuring deliverables are completed to specification, and within agreed timelinesImplementing best practices for data visualisation and report design to enhance user experience and data comprehensionCreate and maintain data models to ensure efficient performance and accurate data representationTransform raw data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, Excel, etc.) into meaningful and visually appealing reportsOptimise Power BI reports and dashboards for performance, Expressions) for creating complex measures and calculationsFamiliarity with Power BI best practices, security, and sharing capabilities.Proficient in SQL and experience with querying databases (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools.Analytical thinker / problem solverKeen to learn and understand what is available in the market to support the business with automationBe proactive in flagging new tools and automation opportunities and willingness to explore the opportunities for the business.Ability to manage time and prioritise workloads based on urgency and importance with minimal supervisionWillingness to see through complicated issues to resolutionStructured and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on data accuracy, reconciliation and auditabilityStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working with finance teamsFinance background or prior experience supporting Finance reporting/processes is required;
experience in multi-department environments is a plusExperience building and supporting automation solutions is a plus. As an organisation we are keen to develop automation. We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their own skills in this area and support the business in their journey to automation of processesWhat's on Offer Opportunity to work in a newly created roleOpportunity to lead on reporting capability enhancement with career progression

## Description

ensuring fast load times and responsivenessMonitoring and maintaining data quality and integrity across all reports and dashboardsConducting regular reviews and updates of PowerBI reports and dashboards to ensure they meet evolving business needsSupport the business with automation and developing workflows through suitable automation platformsWork closely with Finance teams to identify reporting, control and process automation opportunitiesTraining and supporting end-users to effectively utilise PowerBI and other tools/reportsStaying updated with the latest PowerBI features and automation trends to continuously improve automation and reporting capabilitiesThe Successful ApplicantProven experience as a BI Developer, Power BI Developer, automation specialist or similar role.Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power Query.Solid understanding of data modelling concepts, including star schema, relationships, and normalisation.Experience with DAX (Data Analysis


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