We are Dufrain, a pure-play data consultancy specialising in helping businesses unlock the true value of their data by providing market-leading data solutions and services which includes developing strategies for AI readiness, improving data literacy and culture, enhancing real-time reporting, and managing data from mergers and acquisitions.

At Dufrain we prides ourselves on a creative and innovative approach, focusing on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients by leveraging data to drive growth and efficiency.

Our mission is to inspire, shape and deliver the data capabilities of tomorrow.

MAIN PURUPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Our BI Consultants play a pivotal role in supporting clients navigate the complexities of data management, analytics, and strategy providing expertise, guidance and advice in order to help them effectively leverage their data assets for making informed decisions and achieving their business objectives. 

ROLE DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate credible ability and a good knowledge of Delivering enterprise level BI Implementations end-to-end. Applying domain knowledge to identify problems and use systematic steps to solve them or provide recommendations.
• Develop good working relationships with clients on a project. This includes presenting deliverables and proof of concept demonstrations with confidence.
• Inform a client's BI Strategy, encourage adoption of best practice. Our Data Consultants must have the ability to challenge clients and colleagues around delivery approach or content of deliverables.
• Business Analysis activities such as requirements gathering, process mapping, data lineage and data dictionary documentation
• Presenting
• Have accountabilities for all / part of key deliverables or pieces of work delivering curated, BI-centric data models, alongside Data Engineers and Architects utilising industry leading tools
• Structure and deliver a high-quality piece of work and manage against a plan. This may mean communicating status and escalating problems to client / senior team members where necessary.

The role will also involve, but is not limited to:

• Migration of content from legacy systems into modern BI platforms
• Implementing industry standard solutions
• Gathering requirements from stakeholders with a range of technical backgrounds
• Debugging and optimisation of existing reporting solutions
• Resource consumption and cost optimisation
• Develop understanding of governing enterprise level BI environments
• Testing and documentation

Experience: Essential

• 2+ years of experience in a Business Intelligence role
• Proficient in designing, implementing and maintaining solutions using Power BI
• Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modelling concepts in a BI environment
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies

Experience: Desirable

• Consulting experience
• Experience of delivery using other BI technologies (Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, Quicksight etc)
• Exposure to BI Governance principles
• Azure data Factory / Fabric or Databricks experience or awareness 

What we offer you

You can expect guaranteed investment to your personal development. We have a working culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent, while providing exciting opportunities and challenges to generate positive change for our clients.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Performance related bonus
• Hybrid home/onsite/office working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
• Birthday day off – celebrate with an extra holiday
• Career pathway programme
• Guaranteed learning and development investment, access to Udemy and your own career coach
• Life insurance
• Private medical health insurance
• Contributory pension
• Health and wellbeing group

What to do next

If you’re passionate about data, and you’re looking to join a leading data and analytics company based in the UK, you could find your dream role at Dufrain. Apply to join us in our quest to get busy living and make a difference.

Once your application has been received a representative from the Dufrain Recruitment team will review your profile and inform you of the next steps.

Please note: The recruitment process will require any candidates that are shortlisted to complete an online technical assessment.

Dufrain offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Dufrain to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or any other basis protected by law.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact one of our Talent Acquisition team members as soon as possible to discuss your needs.