We're looking for a hands-on Data 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 ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with business teams to gather, analyse, and prioritise reporting and data requirementsTranslate business needs into well-structured user stories and functional specificationsDefine and maintain KPIs, business rules, and performance metricsTrace data and functionality across systems to support root cause analysis and requirement validationBuild and iterate Power BI dashboards, reports, and proof-of-concepts (POCs, POVs, POTs) to support understandingValidate data accuracy and completeness across prototypes and production releasesWork 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 rulesChampion the use of Microsoft Purview for cataloguing, lineage, and governance visibilityAssist with business enablement for Microsoft Fabric in driving confidence around data discovery and self-service useContribute to broader data literacy and maturity uplift programmes (e.g. onboarding, training, documentation)Qualifications & SkillsMust-HaveProven experience as a Data or Business Analyst in a data-focused delivery environmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable working on-site in the Limerick region three days per weekHigh proficiency in Power BI and ExcelSolid understanding of data concepts: governance, quality, KPIs, metadata, lineageProficiency in SQL (data validation, traceability, ad hoc querying)Ability to work across business and technical teams, translating needs clearly and pragmaticallyExperience supporting full project lifecycles - requirements, testing, go-live and post-go-live supportPreferredFamiliarity with Microsoft Fabric, Purview, Azure Data FactoryExposure to data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA, DCAM)Awareness of Agile delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)Comfortable contributing to self-service BI rollouts and data enablement strategiesWhy This Role MattersThis is a central role in a growing data team, working at the intersection of analytics, governance, and delivery. You won't just write requirements. You'll help shape real outcomes and see your impact in how data gets used across the organisation.
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