Power BI Developer

Company Description

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. 

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Job Description

What’s in it for you? 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Power BI Developer to join our Data Insights Team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a suite of existing reports, as well as developing new reports and dashboards to support the business's self-serve insights needs. The Power BI Developer will work closely with the Senior Power BI Developer to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all reporting outputs. 

The team:  

Data Insights is a team of 12 that is a relatively new function within Octopus Investments, and therefore very much in an establishment and growth phase. As a result, you will have lots of opportunities to build things, find resolutions, work on projects, and make an impact and influence how the business uses data.  

The work the team does can be grouped into four main categories - access & enablement, insights development, operational intelligence, and campaign & comms support. These categories have been defined with the aim of Data Insights acting as a Centre of Excellence to the wider business.  

What will you be doing?  

Report Management and Maintenance: 

• Maintain and update existing Power BI reports and dashboards. 

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within reports. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to report performance and data discrepancies. 

Report and Dashboard Development: 

• Design, develop, and deploy new Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective reporting solutions. 

• Implement best practice in report design and data visualisation to enhance user experience. 

Data Integration and Modelling: 

• Integrate data from various sources into Power BI. 

• Develop and optimize data models to support robust and efficient reporting. 

• Write and optimize DAX queries for complex calculations. 

Collaboration and Support: 

• Work closely with the Senior Power BI Developer and other team members to align reporting efforts with business goals. 

• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective utilisation of reports and dashboards. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the reporting process and tools. 

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll have:  

✅ Proficient in Power BI, including report creation, data modelling, and DAX. 

✅ Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. 

✅ Experience with SQL for data extraction and manipulation. 

✅ Familiarity with data visualisation best practices and principles. 

✅ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

✅ Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders. 

✅ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

✅ Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate reports. 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen? 

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that. 

Additional Information

What we offer

💰 A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan
✈️ Untracked holiday
🏡 Hybrid working – three days in the office, two days from home
⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, employee assistance program & more
👪 Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
🏥 Private medical insurance for you and your family
🚗 Electric vehicle leasing
🌍 The option to work overseas up to a month per year

Our Values 
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.   

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.