Business Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Transform Data into Insight. Drive Better Decisions. The Ardonagh Analytics Lab is a pioneering analytics operation established by The Ardonagh Group in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The Lab delivers data-driven insights to clients across the globe and supports more than 12,000 colleagues in providing tailored solutions across a diverse range of insurance products and services. Our mission is to unlock deeper understanding from data, helping clients and partners better assess risk, anticipate future outcomes and make informed decisions in an ever-changing world. We're now looking for an experienced Data Visualisation Specialist to join our growing team and help shape how data is presented, understood and used across The Ardonagh Group. The Opportunity As a Data Visualisation Specialist , you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining trusted, user-focused reporting solutions that transform complex business data into clear, actionable insights. Working at the intersection of data, business understanding, visual design and governance, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dashboards, semantic models and reporting assets that support decision-making across the organisation. This role focuses on the Microsoft ecosystem, with particular emphasis on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric , including semantic models, security, workspace management, performance optimisation and deployment best practices. What You'll Be Doing Dashboard Design & Development Design and develop intuitive, high-performing Power BI dashboards aligned to business requirements and stakeholder objectives. Convert business requirements, metric definitions and wireframes into compelling reporting solutions. Create effective visualisations, drill-through experiences, filters and navigation journeys that enable data-driven decision-making. Apply established UX/UI standards, branding guidelines and visual best practices to ensure consistency across reporting solutions. Data Modelling & DAX Development Design, build and maintain robust Power BI semantic models. Develop and optimise DAX measures, calculations, hierarchies and metadata structures. Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, scalable and easy to maintain. Apply best-practice approaches to model design, performance and governance. Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Administration Work confidently across Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Service environments. Manage workspaces, apps, semantic model refreshes and deployment processes. Support access management, environment separation and reporting governance. Implement and maintain security controls, including Row-Level Security (RLS), workspace permissions and audience management. Performance & Quality Optimisation Monitor and optimise dashboard performance, load times and user experience. Review model structures, calculations and filtering strategies to improve efficiency. Support testing, UAT processes and controlled deployment activities. Manage change requests, enhancements and ongoing improvements. Collaboration & Support Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective solutions. Support operational reporting activities, refresh monitoring, access requests and production support. Create and maintain high-quality documentation covering dashboards, semantic models, measures, data sources and user guidance. Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts and wider Analytics Lab teams to deliver integrated reporting solutions. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience developing and supporting Power BI dashboards in a commercial environment. Strong expertise in: Power BI Desktop Power BI Service DAX Power Query Semantic Modelling Dashboard Performance Optimisation Advanced SQL skills, including: Writing and optimising complex queries Creating and maintaining views Data validation and troubleshooting Supporting reporting dataset development Strong understanding of data structures, dimensional modelling and reporting architectures. Experience translating business requirements into well-designed, user-friendly reporting solutions. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and balancing project delivery, enhancement requests and BAU support activities. Desirable Experience with Microsoft Fabric , including workspaces, security models, deployments and semantic models. Experience within Insurance , Financial Services , or a data and analytics-focused environment. Understanding of how BI solutions are supported by data engineering pipelines and modern cloud data platforms. About You We're looking for someone who is: ✅ Passionate about turning complex data into meaningful business insight. ✅ Detail-oriented, quality-focused and committed to delivering reliable, accurate reporting solutions. ✅ Able to work independently while effectively managing priorities and deadlines. ✅ A strong communicator who can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ✅ Comfortable challenging requirements, asking the right questions and ensuring reporting solutions deliver genuine business value. ✅ Collaborative, proactive and excited to be part of a growing analytics function. Why Join The Ardonagh Analytics Lab? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking analytics team at the heart of a global organisation. You'll work with modern technologies, large-scale datasets and business stakeholders across multiple markets, helping shape how data is used to drive better outcomes for clients, colleagues and partners. If you're passionate about Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and delivering impactful data visualisation solutions, we'd love to hear from you. The Company In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally. Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.12,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market. If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life. Find out more about Ardonagh’s world of opportunity on LinkedIn or visit . #AAL