Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Company: Ireland-based IT Company

Department: Data Analytics / Business Intelligence

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: Ireland

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: BI Manager / Head of Data Analytics

Pay: €45,000 to €52,000

1. Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join our growing IT team in Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, analysing, interpreting and presenting business data to support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance.

The BI Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, management teams, IT professionals and other departments to transform complex data into meaningful insights through interactive dashboards, reports and data visualizations.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and interpret data from multiple business sources.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI.
• Write SQL queries to extract, manipulate and analyse data from databases.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and business performance metrics.
• Identify business trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular analytical reports for management and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, sales, marketing and operations teams.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and quality across reporting systems.
• Support business planning and strategic decision-making through data insights.
• Develop automated reporting solutions to improve efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into technical reporting solutions.
• Maintain documentation relating to data models, dashboards and reporting processes.

3. Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• Knowledge of business intelligence concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Practical experience or academic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

4. Technical Skills

• Microsoft Power BI - dashboard development and data visualization.
• SQL - data extraction and database querying.
• Microsoft Excel - advanced formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Data modelling and reporting.
• Tableau - an additional advantage.
• Python - an additional advantage.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms such as Azure or AWS is desirable.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to explain complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Interest in technology, business performance and continuous improvement.

6. Experience Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence or a related field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic qualifications and practical project experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards or working with SQL databases is desirable.

7. What the Company Offers

• Opportunity to work in a growing IT environment.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Exposure to business intelligence and data analytics projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Application: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV outlining their qualifications, technical skills and relevant experience.