Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Description:

Are you a talented Business Intelligence Analyst with strong technical and people skills? At AXA Commercial, we're looking for someone just like you to become an expert in our data and act as the essential link between our data assets and the people who need them. You'll craft top-notch data solutions using your deep knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and techniques, earning trust and recognition from across the business. Your excellent communication skills will help us boost data literacy through support, training, and guidance, fostering a culture of self-serve analytics. You'll be part of a fantastic BI team, backed by colleagues in the Data, Insights and Analytics Team, all working together to make a real impact.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as a partner to business units to understand their requirements, reveal the art of the possible and translate these into effective BI Solutions. Manage stakeholder expectations.
• Work effectively across the BI team, Data, Insights and Analytics team and wider business.
• Embrace agile methodology and form parts of agile squads as required.
• Ensure that outputs deliver real value and insight to stakeholders.
• Minimise risks by improving documentation, encourage data literacy within the business and following data governance bet practice.
• Maintain the BAU processes, the reporting and dashboard catalogue, service ad hoc requests for information.
• Ensure the BI platform delivers robust, trusted analytics.
• Support and train users on its use and nurture a self-serve culture.
• Ensure both systems and personal development are always following best practice and staying current, always looking to leverage new analytical techniques, automate manual processes and migrate legacy systems.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Experience with relational and dimensional database design and optimisation for analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in data modelling to create logical and physical models for business intelligence.
• Advanced SQL and SSMS skills for efficient data extraction and manipulation.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrable experience with Power BI to create dashboards and visual reports.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and produce detailed reports for wide ranging stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and team collaboration skills, with good planning, organisation, and attention to detail.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of £35,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience