Power BI Developer

Senior Power BI Consultant / Manager

Location: Liverpool (2 days onsite per week) Contract: 3 months rolling Rate: Up to £435 per day Clearance: None required

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Power BI Consultant / Manager to join a growing analytics function, combining hands-on delivery expertise with team capability building.

This is not a pure reporting role - you'll play a key part in uplifting the team, embedding best practices, and driving long-term self-sufficiency, while continuing to deliver high-quality Power BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Power BI delivery: from data preparation and modelling through to polished, user-friendly dashboards

Coach and mentor analysts through structured training, 1-2-1 support, and hands-on guidance

Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for less experienced team members

Identify capability gaps and define practical upskilling and training approaches

Provide guidance on migration from Qlik to Power BI (where relevant)

Champion best practices across

Data modelling

DAX development

Visual design

Governance

Work independently with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement

Create clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and reuse

Core Experience (Must Have)

Extensive hands-on Power BI experience in production environments (end-to-end delivery)

Strong expertise in

Power Query (M) for data transformation

DAX, with a focus on scalable, best-practice development

Strong data visualisation and UX skills, producing intuitive, business-friendly dashboards

Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI integration

Solid SQL skills for working with underlying data sources

Proven experience in

Coaching and mentoring technical teams

Delivering both structured and ad-hoc training

Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users

Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps and drive improvements independently

Desirable Experience

Exposure to Qlik (QlikView/Qlik Sense) or experience with migration to Power BI

Experience defining Power BI standards, governance, or capability frameworks

Experience building custom visuals or advanced dashboard features