Reporting Lead - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyYou'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a reputable force within their industry.Your new roleThe Reporting Lead is responsible for leading the MI reporting function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful analytics and business intelligence solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic decision-making through data, managing a suite of over 100 reports, and driving the transition to modern BI technologies in alignment with the Data Strategy roadmap.

• Design and develop dashboards, reports, and interactive visualisations using Power BI and Cognos.
• Ensure end-to-end BI workflow is followed: from data sourcing and modelling to insight delivery.
• Build and maintain a reusable report library aligned with business needs.
• Lead the development of regulatory reports and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and reporting solutions.
• Conduct detailed data analysis and support self-service reporting capabilities.
• Line management of the MI Reporting Analyst and oversight of MI/data apprentices.
• Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance for all MI reporting deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively at the Executive level.
• Collaborating with Data Governance and Quality leads to align with the broader Data Strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in leading MI or BI reporting teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Deep understanding of data strategy, data governance, and analytics best practices.
• Proficiency in BI tools and languages:Power BI, Cognos, SQL, Python.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and operational reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of business systems, data standards, and reporting frameworks.

What you'll get in returnA permanent role paying up to £53,000pa with benefits added. The role is based in Milton Keynes with Hybrid working on offer.*SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE*What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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