Senior BI Developer/ Senior Data Analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and GSF Car Parts is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re searching for a technically brilliant, commercially savvy Senior BI Developer/ Senior Data Analyst to craft and own scalable business intelligence solutions that shape decisions across the organisation. Sitting at the crossroads of data engineering, analytics, and business insight, you’ll take full ownership of the BI layer, from modelling and transformation through to dynamic Power BI dashboards and intuitive self-service reporting. Partnering with stakeholders in finance, marketing, product, and operations, you’ll ensure data is trusted, performant, and aligned with the priorities that drive commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Power BI solutions, including semantic models, datasets, and dashboards.
- Build and optimise SQL-based data models that underpin reporting, forecasting, and analytics use cases.
- Contribute to the development and optimisation of the organisation’s Microsoft Fabric platform, including Lakehouse/Warehouse design and data pipelines.
- Design and manage ETL / ELT pipelines, using Power Automate, Fabric Data Factory, or similar tooling.
- Own the end-to-end BI lifecycle, from source data ingestion and modelling through to visualisation and business adoption.
- Partner with commercial teams to deliver insight into pricing, promotions, customer behaviour, and revenue performance.
- Define, standardise, and monitor KPIs across sales, marketing, product, and customer domains.
- Drive automation and self-service BI, reducing manual reporting through Power BI, Power Apps, and workflow automation.
- Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, documentation, and performance optimisation.
- Lead BI storytelling for senior stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, actionable insight.
- Mentor junior BI developers / analysts and contribute to BI and data engineering best practices.
This role is full time hybrid position with travel to our Head Office in Wolverhampton 3 days per week.
About You
- Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or BI development, with strong technical ownership.
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex transformations, performance tuning, and dimensional modelling.
- Deep hands-on experience with Power BI, including DAX, data modelling, deployment pipelines, and performance optimisation.
- Experience working with Microsoft Fabric or equivalent modern data platforms (data warehouses, lake houses).
- Proven experience designing and maintaining ETL / ELT processes, using tools such as Power Automate, Fabric Data Factory, or similar.
- Experience building scalable, reusable BI datasets that support multiple reporting and analytics use cases.
- Strong understanding of commercial and financial metrics, including margin, revenue, ROI, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to work confidently with stakeholders across finance, marketing, product, and operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to data accuracy, lineage, and governance.
Desirable / Advantageous Experience
- Experience in a retail, e-commerce, or consumer-facing environment (pricing, promotions, inventory, or multi-site data).
- Exposure to Power Apps for building data-driven tools or lightweight operational applications.
- Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, or promotional analysis.
- Background in a high-growth, transformation-led environment.
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, Economics, or equivalent hands on experience
At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.
As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.
But what really sets us apart is our people.
We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.
We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.
Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!
No agencies please.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. GSF Car Parts holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.