Data Analyst - Power BI
Company
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/19/2025
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Job Description
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join the Finance Operations division at NEXT. As part of a dynamic team supporting Accounts Payable, Stock, and Banking functions, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reporting solutions using modern tools and technologies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are driven by a desire to improve processes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst with a strong background in business intelligence and data visualisation who can demonstrate expertise in data modelling, report design, and advanced analytics. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across various departments.
In this role you will develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including advanced DAX calculations, Power Query transformations and data modelling. You will use your experience in data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) processes from various sources to perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and provide recommendations. You will work closely with stakeholders through your excellent communication and relationship management skills, gathering requirements and delivering solutions that meet business needs.
About you:
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join the Finance Operations division at NEXT. As part of a dynamic team supporting Accounts Payable, Stock, and Banking functions, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reporting solutions using modern tools and technologies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are driven by a desire to improve processes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst with a strong background in business intelligence and data visualisation who can demonstrate expertise in data modelling, report design, and advanced analytics. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across various departments.
In this role you will develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including advanced DAX calculations, Power Query transformations and data modelling. You will use your experience in data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) processes from various sources to perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and provide recommendations. You will work closely with stakeholders through your excellent communication and relationship management skills, gathering requirements and delivering solutions that meet business needs.
About you:
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent experience
- Experience in implementing RLS & Alerts
- Developing Power BI-based reports and dashboards utilising data from various sources
- Gathering requirements to develop complex ETL processes and data models for process automation.
- Designing and implementing data models and databases in collaboration with finance and sales teams.
- Creating high-impact, story-driven dashboard development and multi-level reporting for diverse audiences, including executive teams.
- Providing insights and analytical breakdowns of performance metrics to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Implementing data and reporting strategies, and analysing existing datasets for report consolidation and data controls.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL (T-SQL / S-SQL), and experienced with SSMS or Azure DataBricks.
- Cloud Platforms: Familiar with Microsoft Azure environments such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL DB, Azure Synapse Analytics or Azure Databricks.
- Advanced Excel: Strong skills in Excel, including Power Pivot and Power Query, with the ability to work with complex datasets.
- Familiarity with SSRS reporting tools.
- A desire to learn or experience with statistical languages such as Python or R.
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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