Occupation
Business intelligence analyst
Business intelligence analysts build the reporting layer an organisation runs on. They agree what each metric means, model the underlying data, and produce dashboards that managers can read without needing an analyst in the room.
Also known as: BI analyst · BI developer · Reporting and insight analyst
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What the work involves
- Agree metric definitions with the teams that will use them
- Model data into reporting tables and semantic layers
- Build and maintain dashboards in business intelligence tools
- Reconcile figures when two reports disagree and explain why
- Train colleagues to use dashboards and interpret them correctly
How people commonly enter
- A degree in business analytics, information systems, statistics, or a related field
- A college diploma or certificate in business intelligence or data analytics
- A data analyst apprenticeship with an employer
- Progression from a reporting, finance, or operations analyst role
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Desk based · Team based · Remote capable · Predictable routine · Hybrid office
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing) · Enterprising (leading)
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- O*NET OnLine — Business Intelligence Analysts (15-2051.01) · International
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Data Scientists · United States
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- Canada Job Bank — Job profile search: business systems specialists · Canada
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