Power BI Specialist

Job Title: Power BI Specialist

Location: Hybrid - remote with occasional travel to FI centres. Volume of travel will be dependent on project schedule.

Reports to: Product Owner – Business Intelligence

Contract Length: Permanent or 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

About Us

Founded in 2007 First Intuition (FI) is an award-winning, UK-based provider of

predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships. We currently have ~ 500 staff

based across 15 physical locations and remotely, but we continue to grow rapidly. In

April 2023, we secured investment from the private equity firm Apiary Capital who

continue to support us in our growth plans, including acquisitions of six First Intuition

franchises over the past two years.

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work

closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these

into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal

and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition being

awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.

We consider ourselves a national provider with locally held relationships. This enables

us to deliver student focussed programmes and build strong relationships with all of

our clients, big or small. With a talented team we are dedicated to fostering a

collaborative and inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional

growth and were voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

To find out more about First intuition please check out our website

here: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk and our Careers Page

here: https://apply.workable.com/first-intuition to find out about who we are, and learn

about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy.

Role Overview

As part of our growing Business Intelligence (BI) team, we are seeking a skilled Power BI Solutions Specialist to support our data strategy and deliver impactful dashboards and reports. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the FI group to transform data into actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of BI at FI and contribute to a data-driven culture.

Duties and responsibilities

BI Solution Design & Development:

Design, build, and maintain visually compelling, user-friendly Power BI dashboards and reports.

Transform raw data into clean, structured and meaningful datasets.

Ensure scalability, performance, and usability of BI solutions.

Support the Product Owner – Business Intelligence with ongoing data projects and process improvements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work with stakeholders to gather and refine reporting requirements.

Translate business questions into analytical solutions.

Provide documentation, training, and user support.

Promote best practices and foster a data-driven culture.

Data Integration & Governance

Connect Power BI to various data sources.

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.

Support data governance initiatives and documentation standards.

Continuous Improvement

Monitor report usage and gather feedback for enhancements.

Stay current with Power BI updates and best practices.

Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

Contribute to the BI strategy and roadmap.

Skills and experience

Essential

2+ years of experience in Power BI development and data visualisation.

Proficiency in DAX, Power Query, data modelling, and visual storytelling.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Clear, effective communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

High attention to detail and consistency in documentation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with a flexible, collaborative mindset.

Self-motivated and capable of working independently or in a team.

Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to travel when required.

Desirable

Familiarity with data governance, quality control, and documentation practices.

Microsoft Power BI certification 

An understanding of the education, apprenticeships, or training sectors.

First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here.

We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.