Data & Application Lead
Location: Sheffield – Site Based Monday - Friday
Salary: Competitive
Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and aligning business applications with organisational goals? Our key client, a forward-thinking company based in Sheffield, is looking for a proactive and experienced Data & Application Lead to take ownership of business intelligence, data integration and ERP processes across the business.
This is a pivotal role where you'll combine strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Acting as both a technical lead and internal consultant, you'll ensure data systems drive efficiency, accuracy and informed decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the go-to expert for ERP processes, providing guidance on functionality, integration and business alignment
* Chair ERP improvement meetings and champion best practice across teams
* Design, develop and maintain scalable data models, pipelines and dashboards using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SSRS and SQL
* Collaborate with business leaders to understand requirements and deliver clear, actionable insights
* Translate complex technical challenges into practical business solutions
* Integrate data from ERP and third-party platforms
* Uphold data governance principles, ensuring data quality, security and consistency
* Provide training and support to non-technical colleagues to boost adoption of BI tools
* Liaise with external vendors and support partners to resolve issues and implement solutions
* Act as an internal consultant to stakeholders, helping them get the most from Power BI and data analysis
Technical Expertise:
* Proven skills with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SSRS and SQL Server
* Strong background in building dashboards, KPIs and data pipelines that drive business performance
* Experience with ERP systems and data integration
Soft Skills:
* A confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders across all levels
* Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, business-focused way
* Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes.
* Excellent collaboration and influencing skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the way data and applications drive business success. You'll be at the heart of digital transformation efforts, with the autonomy to influence processes, tools and outcomes.