Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

Lead BI Analyst | PLC | York – Hybrid Working | £50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance

We’re on the lookout for a Lead or Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join a well-established PLC as they continue to invest in their data and analytics capability.

As the Lead BI Analyst, you’ll take ownership of the reporting and data insight function, lead a small team of BI Analysts, and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s BI strategy — combining hands-on Power BI development with leadership responsibility.

The Role:

• Lead / mentor a small BI team, managing workloads, performance, and development.
• Oversee the design and delivery of accurate, consistent, and visually engaging Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Own the full reporting lifecycle — from data extraction and modelling through to delivery and presentation.
• Drive BI best practices, improving data quality, design standards, and automation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into technical requirements.
• Support and enhance enterprise data architecture, governance, and documentation.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior BI Analyst, Data Analytics Lead, or Senior Power BI Developer or similar 
• Experience managing or mentoring BI Analysts.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and data modelling.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, data warehousing, and tools such as Databricks.
• Experience with Python (Pandas / PySpark) and Git / CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience in housing, construction, or ERP/CRM systems (COINS, Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle) is advantageous.

Package:

• £50,000 + Bonus + £5,400 Car Allowance (approx. £60k total package)
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and pension
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days remote per week