Senior Data & Power BI Analyst

Responsibilities

• You will take ownership of developing and improving reporting solutions across the Corporate Reporting function, including:
• Designing and building end-to-end reporting solutions, from raw data through to published outputs
• Developing robust and scalable data models to support enterprise-level reporting
• Creating and maintaining high-quality Power BI dashboards, ensuring usability, performance and reliability
• Transforming and structuring data using Excel and Power Query to support consistent reporting outputs
• Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline processes, reducing manual intervention and operational risk
• Supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes, embedding best practice across the function
• Translating business needs into structured data solutions, particularly where requirements may be evolving or not fully defined
• Working closely with stakeholders across Group Finance and the wider business to ensure reporting outputs add real value

Requirements

• We are looking for a technically strong and curious analyst with experience building reporting solutions in a complex organisation.
• You will bring:
• Advanced Excel capability, including working with complex and large data sets
• Strong experience with Power BI, including DAX and dashboard development
• Hands-on experience with Power Query (M) and data transformation
• Proven ability to build end-to-end reporting solutions from data ingestion through to output
• Strong data modelling experience, including building scalable and efficient models
• A logical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical outputs into clear business insights
• A proactive and adaptable approach within a fast-paced, evolving organisation
• Desirable experience:
• Experience with Power Automate, Office Scripts or similar automation tools
• Exposure to Python or other programming languages for data or process automation
• Experience working with financial or performance reporting (beneficial but not essential)
• This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in how data and reporting are developed across a major European organisation. You'll work on business-critical outputs used by senior stakeholders, while influencing how data is structured, automated and evolved across the Group.
• If you enjoy building scalable solutions, solving complex data challenges, and making a tangible impact through insight and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within Arriva.
• The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3 June 2026. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
• This role is res

Benefits

Additional Information

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering approximately 1.6 billion passenger journeys each year. Through buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing business, we proudly connect people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries. Our purpose is simple: to deliver these services in a better way, every day. With strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously evolving relationship with our shareholder I Squared Capital (acquired in May 2024), this is an exciting time to join Arriva as we shape the next chapter of our journey. We are seeking a Senior Data & Power BI Analyst to join our Corporate Reporting team within Group Finance, playing a key role in how data is structured, transformed and delivered to support business performance across the organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on designing and building robust, scalable reporting solutions, with a strong emphasis on Power BI, data modelling and automation. You'll work closely with the Business Performance team and senior stakeholders to translate data into meaningful insights that support decision-making across the Group. This role will be on a hybrid working basis, a minimum of 3 days per week from either our London (Lacon) or Sunderland (Doxford) office, with flexibility to work from where you can best deliver for your customers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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