Senior Data & Power BI Analyst

## Senior Data & Power BI Analyst Apply locations:
Lacon House:
Doxfordtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 4, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR032410

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 for
** 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)
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…