We have been exclusively retained to recruit for a
Business Intelligence Lead (Power BI)
on a full-time, permanent basis with a
well-established retail tech business
that has been delivering trusted data-led solutions for many years and continues to evolve its BI capability to stay ahead of a fast-changing market. This is a role for a BI leader who enjoys being close to the data, leading from the front, and building a team that delivers clarity and confidence through insight.
This is a
hybrid role
, typically with 2-3 days in the office, near Newport Pagnell, close to J14 of the M1).
Due to the location, a
car and driving licence are essential
. Salary is competitive and comes with a performance related bonus and a range of benefits.
As the BI Lead, you'll be:
* Lead and develop a small team of BI Analysts, setting direction, priorities, and standards for delivery.
* Contribute and support the BI roadmap, ensuring insight and analytics underpin every operational and commercial decision.
* Build and refine Power BI dashboards and Azure data models that turn complex retail data into actionable stories.
* Explore automation and practical AI tools that save time and sharpen decision-making.
* Collaborate across software, commercial, and operations teams to align BI with the company's wider technology roadmap.
What you'll bring:
* Minimum of 5+ years in BI, Data Analytics, or Data Engineering, including proven experience leading a team.
* Deep working knowledge of Power BI and Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, etc.).
* Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate insight to senior stakeholders.
* The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery in a fast-paced SME environment.
* Experience in retail tech, SaaS, or other data-driven product businesses would be an advantage.Solid grasp of data governance, integration, and best practice in visualisation
* A curious, critical thinker who can influence at all levels
* Ideally, experience working with
retail or technology-driven SaaS environments
* Must be eligible to
live and work in the UK without restrictions
If you're looking for an opportunity to deliver
insightful BI solutions that customers can truly act on
, while helping shape the
future data strategy
, please do apply today for a confidential discussion.