We're looking for a hands-on Business Analyst to help accelerate data maturity and improve confidence in how business teams engage with data. This is a delivery-facing role where you'll gather and shape requirements, co-design reports and dashboards, and support the rollout of core data capabilities like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Purview. You'll act as the link between business users and the data team, helping stakeholders explore and understand their data, while ensuring solutions are accurate, secure, and meaningful. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business teams to gather, analyse, and prioritise reporting and data requirements Facilitate workshops and meetings to understand business needs and communicate findings. Document stakeholder requirements clearly and comprehensively to ensure alignment across business and technical teams. Translate business needs into well-structured user stories and functional specifications Define and maintain KPIs, business rules, and performance metrics Trace data and functionality across systems to support root cause analysis and requirement validation Utilise existing process maps to support the development of reporting across the business. Design and illustrate dashboards using mock-ups and visual charts in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and actionable insights. Validate data accuracy and completeness across prototypes and production releases Work with stakeholders to review and sign off on deliverables (UAT, business readiness, etc.) Support Data Owners and Stewards to maintain high-quality metadata, definitions, and data quality rules Champion the use of Microsoft Purview for cataloguing, lineage, and governance visibility Assist with business enablement for Microsoft Fabric in driving confidence around data discovery and self-service use Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements through testing and validation. Support end-user training and onboarding initiatives to enhance data literacy and maturity, including the creation of accessible documentation, hands-on sessions, and tailored learning resources. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a data-focused delivery environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business requirements and technical concepts into actionable outcomes, translating needs clearly and accurately. Proficiency on Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) ideally with strong knowledge on Visio Experience supporting full project lifecycles - requirements, testing, go-live and post-go-live support Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Purview, Azure Data Factory would be a distinct advantage as would experience on data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA, DCAM). This role is a hybrid role which will require on site attendance in the Limerick region 2 days a week. For a conversation in confidence please contact Turlach by email today. This is a contract role, to avoid disappointment please note sponsorship is not available. Skills: Business Analysis Data Analysis ADF Fabric Purview Visio Data Modelling Benefits: Work From Home Contract Day rate