I am currently working with a Northamptonshire based business that is seeking a BI / MI Lead to take full ownership of our management information delivery and their Qlik environment. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all data outputs are reliable, consistent, and strategically valuable for senior‑level decision‑making.
Core Responsibilities
Qlik Platform Ownership & Development
* Manage the day‑to‑day operations and ongoing development of the Qlik platform.
* Build, maintain, and optimize dashboards, reports, and complex data models.
* Implement and manage access, permissions, and data security protocols.
* Establish clear QA and testing processes for all changes and new releases.
* Conduct regular audits to guarantee data accuracy and reporting consistency.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for all MI and BI requests across the business.
* Work directly with senior stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate business questions into technical solutions.
* Produce and present high‑level reporting for the board and senior leadership team.
* Maintain a structured BI roadmap, managing priorities and communicating timelines clearly.
Team Coaching & Quality Oversight
* Provide daily technical and analytical support to the Business Analytics Manager.
* Review all team outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy before they are released.
* Act as the technical escalation point for complex data issues or reporting challenges.
* Promote best practices in BI development and data usage across the team.
Performance Insight & Client MI
* Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and underperformance across the business.
* Support budget visibility and forecasting, highlighting variances and performance drivers.
* Deliver monthly Client MI in collaboration with the Business Analytics Manager to ensure standards are met.
* Technical Expertise: Advanced experience in building, maintaining, and developing within a Qlik environment.
* Leadership: Proven ability to coach staff and oversee the quality of technical outputs for a small team.
* Communication: Significant experience working with senior‑level stakeholders and the board to present insights without unnecessary complexity.
* Organisation: Ability to manage a structured roadmap and prioritize competing requests in a fast‑paced environment.
Measures of Success
* Qlik reporting is accurate, trusted, and consistently utilized across the business.
* BI requests are managed through a clear, prioritized workflow.
* Senior stakeholders have a clear understanding of performance drivers and metrics.
* Client MI is delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards.
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