business intelligence developer

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Business Intelligence Developer

Can be flexible on location/Hybrid

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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Business Insights sit at the heart of the firm’s data strategy and are involved in many projects that are enabling central operational reporting. Business intelligence is key to the delivery of the data visualisation element of that operational reporting and enabling our people to surface key metrics about both themselves and our clients. We work with cutting edge technology to store, develop, and share this data. A business intelligence developer at Grant Thornton has an opportunity to make a real difference to the firm’s day to day business, through their continued commitment to professional and personal development.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a business intelligence developer within Business Insights, you will be:

• supporting the development and maintenance of our data and reporting infrastructure

• utilising SQL infrastructure for data extraction and quality assurance, and SharePoint BI tools to improve our reporting platforms

• supporting the development and maintenance of data visualisation solutions, via Microsoft Power BI, to enable central operational reporting

• supporting the data quality approach to ensure consistent data access to a “single source of truth”

• engagement with stakeholders to ensure reporting is at the least fit for purpose, and at best creating and delivering added value

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a business intelligence developer, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to be educated to A-Level/BTEC or equivalent and have a keen interest in data visualisation and analytics and starting a career in this area. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Develop and maintain Power BI data models (DAX)

• Makes sound design decisions for BI solutions, using analysis and problem-solving skills

• Understand Business Intelligence tools (ideally the MS BI stack / Power BI) and SQL and potentially write queries/manipulate data with awareness of risk to the integrity of that data

• Understanding of developing and providing reports to stakeholders

• Demonstrates technical knowledge and can apply this in the role

• Seeks regular feedback and identifies and acts upon learning and development needs in order to develop technical and personal skills

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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