Data Scientist / BI Analyst

James Fisher and Sons

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Data Scientist / Power BI Analyst will play a key role in transforming organisational data into actionable insight, developing business intelligence solutions, and supporting key enterprise systems including IFS. This is a permanent, home-based position.

Requirements

• Degree in Data Science, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong experience in Power BI, including Power Query, DAX, semantic modelling, and dataflows.
• Good working knowledge of data warehousing, star schema, and relational databases.
• Experience working with IFS including views, tables, and debugging tools.
• SQL skills and understanding of ETL processes.
• Strong Excel capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data requirements and design effective solutions.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• A creative and innovative thinker who can develop new solutions to meet evolving data challenges.
• A strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Be adaptable and resilient with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and technology advancements.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align data architecture with the organisation's long-term goals.
• Effective communication with all stakeholders and Directors.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Power BI certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data models using Power BI Desktop and Power Query.
• Build interactive dashboards and reports informed by best practices such as semantic modelling and star schema design.
• Perform statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modelling.
• Create, maintain, and optimise Power BI datasets, dataflows, and scheduled refreshes.
• Manage secure access, workspace permissions, and sharing practices.
• Work with data structures including views, tables, and custom fields.
• Use debugging, view extraction and data modelling workflows to source and model operational data.
• Provide second-line functional support for IFS as required.
• Provide general system support across enterprise applications.
• Assist with configuration, system documentation, user training, and adoption sessions.
• Work with finance, supply chain, operations and commercial teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level