Principal Business Intelligence Capability Lead

First Central

. Lead the evolution of the enterprise Business Intelligence capability .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHaywards Heath • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Intelligence leadership, focusing on Power BI, SQL, ThoughtSpot, and Databricks to drive scalable and reusable analytics solutions. Proven ability to implement AI-assisted development practices and govern self-service BI capabilities within large organizations.

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Expert In Power BIAdvanced SQL ProgrammingExperience With Azure DevOpsStrong Understanding Of Semantic ModellingTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

SQLSemantic ModellingDimensional ModellingKimball MethodologiesDashboard DesignVisualisation DesignAI-Assisted Development PracticesEnterprise BI SolutionsAnalytics SolutionsReporting Data Structures

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingProblem-SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersExcellent Communication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Power BIThoughtSpotDatabricksAzure DevOpsCI/CD Approaches

Industry Keywords

Business IntelligenceSelf-Service BIFCA RequirementsConsumer DutyGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the evolution of the enterprise Business Intelligence capability
Define the future direction for BI platforms, standards, governance and ways of working
Lead the introduction and adoption of Agentic AI across the BI development lifecycle
Identify opportunities to automate manual activities and embed AI-powered development practices
Provide technical leadership and governance for the organisation's BI and analytics capability
Define and implement enterprise standards for semantic modelling, reporting, visualisation, development and governance
Ensure BI solutions are scalable, reusable, performant and aligned with business priorities and data strategy
Champion self-service analytics through reusable semantic models, data marts and certified analytical assets
Drive consistency in KPI definitions, business logic and reporting practices
Maximise value from Power BI, ThoughtSpot, Databricks and related analytics technologies
Maintain strategic oversight of the BI and analytics landscape, identifying opportunities for standardisation, simplification and reuse
Lead enterprise reporting frameworks, certification processes and dashboard design standards
Provide technical coaching, mentoring and thought leadership to BI practitioners
Partner with Data Engineering, Architecture and business stakeholders on analytics roadmaps and delivery priorities
Act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for BI and analytics solutions
Ensure compliance with the Group Code of Conduct, Fitness and Propriety policies, Company Policies, Values, guidelines and relevant regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert in Power BI, SQL, ThoughtSpot and Databricks
Strong understanding of semantic modelling, dimensional modelling, Kimball methodologies and reporting data structures
Experience with Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD approaches for Business Intelligence development
Demonstrable experience introducing AI-assisted or agentic development practices within analytics, software engineering or data environments
Experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise-scale Business Intelligence and analytics solutions end-to-end
Experience developing and governing self-service BI capabilities within a large organisation
Advanced SQL programming and analytical skills, ideally applied in a Databricks environment
Expert dashboard and visualisation design capabilities, with a strong focus on storytelling and user experience
Knowledge of FCA requirements, including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty
Strong technical leadership, decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standards and best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate with minimal direction and manage competing priorities
Good time management and organisation skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Highly trustworthy and able to operate with integrity and discretion
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, proactive and flexible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working
Ability to work at home or in the office
Average of one day a week in the office
Opportunities to develop new skills and take on fresh challenges
Coaching, mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities