Overview
Lead BI Analyst – Halifax
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Lead BI Analyst, within our Data Function!
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most – whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
In this role, you’ll be working in a team that helps our colleagues make informed decisions, by providing reliable, accurate and timely MI, Analytics & Insights that meets their needs and helps drive value using data.
This role is based on site at our Halifax office. We believe that working together in person fosters stronger collaboration, deeper engagement, and supports your professional growth!
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.
What does a day-to-day look like?
- Act as Power BI technical lead, overseeing infrastructure, report publishing, and service management to support high-performance business reporting.
- Collaborate with key business functions (Claims, Personal & Commercial Lines, Distribution) to understand BI needs and deliver tailored, effective solutions.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, consulting on technical requirements and driving the development of fit-for-purpose reporting tools.
- Promote self-serve reporting adoption, supporting users in dashboard interpretation and continuously improving efficiency through Power BI rollout.
- Define and uphold BI best practices, standards, and guidelines, mentoring analysts and providing expert knowledge on Power BI visualisations.
- Support data governance efforts, documenting data quality, flows, and lineage to enable transparency and foster a self-serve data culture.
- Contribute to product backlog management, working with the Business Reporting Manager to prioritise delivery of key data products.
- Lead and mentor the technical delivery team, providing training and support to colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
What will help you stand out?
- Expertise in BI solution architecture, Power BI Service setup, and application of AD groups, with hands-on experience in BI and data warehousing environments.
- Proficiency in multiple BI tools, including Power BI, Business Objects, QlikView, SSRS, and skills in querying languages such as SQL and DAX.
- Strong understanding of dimensional data modelling, software development lifecycle, and Agile methodologies.
- Skills in designing impactful dashboards and visualisations, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Effective communicator and collaborator, able to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, proactively enhancing BI service quality and promoting best practices across the organisation.
- Supportive team member and mentor, contributing to a collaborative learning environment and sharing expertise within the analyst community.
- Naturally inquisitive and data-driven, with a passion for uncovering insights and driving value through data.
- Organised and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities with autonomy and accountability.
- Actively engaged in team culture, participating in professional development activities and embodying company values.
Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!
At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you – so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
The perks of joining us…
- Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
- Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
- Generous holidays – 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
- A culture where everyone belongs – we’re committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
- Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group
- Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
- Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
- Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
- Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
- And much more!
Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know – we’re here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary:
Up to £57,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working hours:
36.25
