Job Title: Strategic Reporting & Insights Consultant (Contract)
Location: Bristol or London (3 days on-site per week, hybrid)
Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract (likely extension)
Day Rate: c.£600/day (via umbrella company)
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Strategic Reporting & Insights Consultant to join a technology-led transformation programme within a leading UK organisation. This contract role will lead the development and enhancement of centralised reporting solutions, supporting portfolio-level investment and delivery decision-making.
You'll work closely with senior leaders across finance, HR, technology, and business functions to design and implement automated, insight-driven dashboards and performance reports. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical capability, visual storytelling, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver enterprise-level reporting using Power BI, ensuring accurate and actionable insight across product, project, and portfolio initiatives.
* Drive automation and standardisation of reporting processes, reducing manual effort and improving data integrity.
* Support development of a centralised KPI dashboard and reporting toolkit to be used by senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance tooling and implement future-ready reporting solutions.
* Produce clear, compelling visual reporting packs for executive forums including investment planning, quarterly reviews, and annual reporting cycles.
* Act as a bridge between technology, data, and business units—ensuring alignment on strategic priorities.
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong background in Power BI (including DAX, Power Query, and custom visuals).
* Proficient in SQL, BigQuery, and comfortable working across cloud and hybrid data environments.
* Experience leading enterprise reporting projects and automating insights across functions.
* Confident stakeholder engagement, with the ability to present insights to C-level and senior leadership teams.
* Familiarity with data governance, brand standards in reporting, and Centres of Excellence models.
* Exposure to AI-enhanced or forward-looking portfolio tooling is a plus.
Contract Details
* 6-month initial term with potential for extension
* 3 days per week required on-site (Bristol or London)
* Day rate: approximately £600 via umbrella company