Business Intelligence Manager

• Lead and shape a high-performing BI function
• Play a pivotal role in delivering major data and analytics programmes

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established public sector body undergoing a significant period of investment in data, analytics and technology. With a strong focus on improving business insight, governance and decision-making, they are seeking an experienced BI leader to support a number of strategic transformation projects

Job Description

As Business Intelligence Manager, you will lead a team of BI Business Partners and Analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of reporting, analytics and data initiatives across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of 6 BI professionals.
• Managing workload, priorities and delivery across the BI function.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting, analytics and business insight.
• Supporting the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms.
• Overseeing data governance, data quality and master data initiatives.
• Acting as the technical escalation point for BI and reporting requirements.
• Supporting the rollout of a major business-critical system implementation.
• Working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders to deliver key projects.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

• Previous experience leading and developing BI, Reporting or Analytics teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience delivering Business Intelligence solutions using Power BI.
• Good SQL skills and an understanding of data warehousing principles.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms.
• A track record of improving team performance, delivery standards and business outcomes.
• Experience working within a regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer

• 6-month initial contract.
• Circa £300-£500 per day Inside IR35 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Manchester.
• Opportunity to lead an established BI team through a period of significant change and investment.
• Exposure to high-profile data transformation and analytics projects.
• Immediate start available.