Senior BI Analyst - contract

Location: Dublin / Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract / Daily Rate Engagement

Reporting To: Data & Analytics Manager

We are looking for a Senior BI Analyst to support enterprise reporting, data quality, validation, governance, and analytics initiatives. This role combines business analysis, data quality management, reporting, testing, and governance responsibilities within a modern Microsoft Fabric analytics environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring trusted, accurate, and actionable data is available to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse business intelligence and reporting requirements across multiple business functions.

Coordinate and execute data validation, testing, and acceptance activities.

Monitor data quality, integrity, and processing outputs.

Investigate data anomalies, issues, and reconciliation discrepancies.

Produce analytical reports, data extracts, and operational insights.

Develop and maintain:

Data mapping documentation

Validation rules

Data transformation specifications

Audit and compliance documentation

Support data migration and integration activities.

Contribute to logical and physical data modelling activities.

Deliver training and guidance to business users on reporting and data interpretation.

Requirements

Analyse business intelligence and reporting requirements across multiple business functions.

Coordinate and execute data validation, testing, and acceptance activities.

Monitor data quality, integrity, and processing outputs.

Investigate data anomalies, issues, and reconciliation discrepancies.

Produce analytical reports, data extracts, and operational insights.

Develop and maintain:

Data mapping documentation

Validation rules

Data transformation specifications

Audit and compliance documentation

Support data migration and integration activities.

Contribute to logical and physical data modelling activities.

Deliver training and guidance to business users on reporting and data interpretation.

Required Experience

7+ years' experience in data analysis, BI analysis, data migration, or data quality roles.

Strong background in:

Data validation and reconciliation

Data quality management

Reporting and analytics

Data governance

Experience supporting testing, acceptance, and migration activities.

Ability to analyse large volumes of operational data and identify trends and root causes.

Strong SQL querying and analytical capabilities.

Experience producing business and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

Industry certifications in BI, analytics, governance, or data management.

Key Skills

SQL Server

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Data Quality

Data Validation

Data Governance

Business Analysis

Data Modelling

Reporting & Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement