Lead Business Systems Analyst

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • 14/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management SQL Systems Analyst Business Intelligence

Job Description

Lead Business Systems AnalystLocation: Sheffield - Site Based Monday - FridaySalary: Competitive

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and aligning business applications with organisational goals? Our key client, a forward-thinking company based in Sheffield, is looking for a proactive and experienced Lead Business Systems Analyst to take ownership of business intelligence, data integration and ERP processes across the business.

This is a pivotal role where you'll combine strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Acting as both a technical lead and internal consultant, you'll ensure data systems drive efficiency, accuracy and informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the go-to expert for ERP processes, providing guidance on functionality, integration and business alignment
  • Chair ERP improvement meetings and champion best practice across teams
  • Design, develop and maintain scalable data models, pipelines and dashboards using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SSRS and SQL
  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand requirements and deliver clear, actionable insights
  • Translate complex technical challenges into practical business solutions
  • Integrate data from ERP and third-party platforms
  • Uphold data governance principles, ensuring data quality, security and consistency
  • Provide training and support to non-technical colleagues to boost adoption of BI tools
  • Liaise with external vendors and support partners to resolve issues and implement solutions
  • Act as an internal consultant to stakeholders, helping them get the most from Power BI and data analysis

Technical Expertise:

  • Proven skills with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SSRS and SQL Server
  • Strong background in building dashboards, KPIs and data pipelines that drive business performance
  • Experience with ERP systems and data integration

Soft Skills:

  • A confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders across all levels
  • Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, business-focused way
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes.
  • Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the way data and applications drive business success. You'll be at the heart of digital transformation efforts, with the autonomy to influence processes, tools and outcomes.