Data & Reporting Analyst

Job Title:

Data & Reporting Analyst

Department:

IR0002 Finance

Reporting to:

Transformation Lead

Job Title

Data & Reporting Analyst

Function

Finance — Transformation Office

Reports To

Transformation Lead

Location

Dublin (on-site with some flexibility)

Role Purpose

The Data & Reporting Analyst is responsible for the data and reporting dimension of the TO's work. This includes defining data structures, building management reports and dashboards in Power BI, maintaining the data dictionary, and supporting data quality and governance activities. The role works closely with IT, Finance, the Transformation Lead and Business Analysts to translate business information requirements into reliable, automated reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document financial data structures, including field-level definitions, sources and transformation rules;

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports aligned to the agreed management information catalogue;

• Maintain the data dictionary and data governance documentation on behalf of the TO;

• Work with IT and system owners to understand data flows, integrations and quality issues;

• Support the Management Information Definition and Data Structure Design projects as lead analyst;

• Conduct data quality assessments and produce data cleansing recommendations;

• Develop and maintain standard report templates for the Finance team and wider organisation;

• Provide training and guidance to Finance team members on Power BI and reporting tools.

Culture

• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect across the team and the College;

• Work proactively and cooperatively with colleagues across departments to achieve shared goals;

• Demonstrate professionalism, approachability, and collegiality in all interactions;

• Communicate openly and constructively, supporting a positive and solutions-focused team environment;

• Uphold the organisation’s values in all internal and external activities;

• Take initiative in personal and professional development, and acknowledge and support the contributions of others.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience Data & Reporting;

• Proven experience with Microsoft Power BI, including data modelling and report design;

• Strong understanding of financial data concepts, both in general and specific to Business Central (general ledger, cost centres, dimensions, etc.);

• Experience with data governance, data dictionaries or master data management;

• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems desirable;

• Understanding of emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and tools, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, insights, decision-making and business performance;

• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL or Power Query an advantage;

• Attention to detail and a rigorous approach to data accuracy and quality;

• Ability to communicate data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders;

• Relevant qualification in data analysis, business intelligence or information management desirable;

• Strong stakeholder management.

Pay & Benefits

Salary for this role is DOE.

• Free Internal Courses;

• Discounted Fees for Family Members;

• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;

• Sports & Social;

• Employee Assistance Programme;

• Employee Discount Scheme; 

• Paid sick leave;

• Death-In-Service Benefit.

This job description is a guide to the work the post holders will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the post-holders and their manager will review the job description regularly.

Position Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Regular

Pay Frequency:

Annual

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Job Functional Area:

Accounting

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This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.

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