Role: :  Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Dependent on experience & discretionary bonus scheme

Company: EG Group 

About the Role

EG Group is expanding and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team on a full-time basis at our head office. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of business processes, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Our department is the central point of data for the business, supporting various functions and not tied to any specific department. The focus is on developing and maintaining Business Intelligence products and platforms, with an emphasis on Power BI, SQL, and Python. The team works Agile assisted by Azure DevOps.

If you are ready for an opportunity where you can showcase your skills and take the next step in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analysing complex datasets to understand structures, schemas, and extract meaningful insights
• Developing and maintaining business intelligence reports and dashboards
• Collaborating closely with various teams on projects, ensuring accurate definition, and application of business logic
• Constructing and optimising tabular and semantic models. Perform data ingestion and ETL using Python packages and SQL Server processes, including stored procedures, functions, and jobs
• Conducting specific analyses to support decision-making and perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) for data verification and validation
• Guiding junior analysts, fostering best practices in data analysis
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of BI products
• Actively push the team towards innovation and optimisation, ensuring constant progression and continuous improvement

 This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a business intelligence or data analysis role
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
• Extensive experience in Power BI - DAX, configuration, UI/UX, and report design. Power BI deployments, using XMLA endpoints to automate tasks.
• Proficient in conducting Root Cause Analysis to uncover underlying issues and implement systematic process improvements
• Strong communication skills
• Proven track record in leading projects and presenting findings to key stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies (Desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group? 

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2021 revenues exceeding $26bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually

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Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to a completed DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.