Senior Data & Power BI Analyst

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, water buses, 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.

Key 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

What we are looking forWe 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)
You’ll be someone who enjoys getting under the hood of data and systems, with a natural curiosity for how things work and how they can be improved. With a hands-on, “builder” mindset, you’ll take ownership of problems and create solutions from first principles, even where requirements are not always fully defined.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, working collaboratively across teams to turn complex data into meaningful, actionable insight. With a genuine interest in continuous…