Power BI Consultant

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing complex datasets, performing statistical analysis and providing insights that support data-informed decision making across the organisation. The role involves working with stakeholders across multiple teams to support research initiatives and improve operational effectiveness through data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, cleanse and analyse large datasets from a variety of sources.
• Conduct statistical analysis to identify trends, relationships and patterns in data.
• Develop and maintain statistical models to support forecasting and predictive analytics.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Create and present reports and visualisations that communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Maintain data quality and accuracy through regular validation and review processes.
• Support best practice in data modelling, reporting and self-service analytics.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide analytical support for projects and initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years experience using Power BI, including Power Query, DAX, time intelligence, data modelling, business metrics and user experience design.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation and analysis.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including tabular, text and geospatial datasets.
• Experience connecting Power BI to Azure SQL, Data Lake, APIs and SharePoint.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a Data Analyst, Power BI Developer or a similar role, including significant recent Power BI delivery experience.
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300).

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Copilot in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• Familiarity with Python or R and associated analytical libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their application to data analysis.
• Experience supporting public sector or multi-agency programmes.
• Knowledge of housing-related datasets or government programme reporting.

Why Version 1?  

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.  

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits  

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme  

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance  

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme  

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies  

• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat  

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.  

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.  

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.     

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.  

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.  

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at [email protected] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.  

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