Nicholas Williams
Senior BI Developer | Power BI Specialist | Data Consultant
Award-winning and Microsoft-certified Business Intelligence professional with over a decade of success transforming data into actionable insights across finance, operations, marketing, legal and ecommerce functions. Highly skilled in developing dynamic, user-centric Power BI solutions that drive strategic decisions, operational efficiency, and measurable results. Recognised for delivering end-to-end BI projects in fast-paced, high-stakes environments—from ETL and data modelling to storytelling through visualisation. A specialist in Power BI, DAX, Power Query, and SQL, with deep experience in Agile, Waterfall, Prince2/APM, Kanban delivery. Adept at translating and sourcing complex business requirements into elegant data solutions, collaborating across all levels of an organisation to promote a data-driven culture. Combining technical expertise with strategic thinking, I bring a passion for clean, accurate, and interactive reporting, coupled with a proven track record of enabling cross-functional teams to make smarter, faster decisions. Whether automating reporting pipelines, optimising data governance, or mentoring others, I bring energy, precision, and impact to every project I lead.
Experience
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Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Consultant at Ozzyware Ltd
Highlights
- Built dynamic Power BI dashboards for sales, inventory, and procurement insights.
- Streamlined reporting and improved data accuracy across departments.
- Enabled rapid data-backed decisions in a fast-paced aftermarket industry.
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Founder at Dynamic Data Analytics Ltd
Highlights
- Delivered end-to-end Power BI solutions across sectors.
- Specialised in data ingestion, modelling, and strategic dashboards.
- Enabled businesses to turn complex data into actionable insights.
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Senior Management Information Manager at CH&CO Group (Compass Group)
Highlights
- Developed robust BI solutions for multiple departments using Power BI.
- Constructed fact/dimension tables and optimised ETL processes.
- Led stakeholder engagements and trained users in Power BI best practices.
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Business Intelligence Analyst at Linnaeus Group (Mars Petcare)
Highlights
- Built enterprise-level Power BI reports across Finance, Ops, Legal, and Marketing.
- Developed automated ETL pipelines, dynamic dashboards, and integrated Active Directory for security.
- Led training, built SOPs, and used Power Apps/Power Automate for automation.
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Finance Project Analyst at The Phoenix Group
Highlights
- Led MI reporting on projects, budgets, and governance packs.
- Maintained resource and RAID logs and supported financial forecasting.
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Management Information Analyst at The Parts Alliance Ltd
Highlights
- Produced and validated MI reports with sensitive financial data.
- Improved rebate yield through better purchase data processes.
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International Operations Analyst at GeoPost UK Ltd
Highlights
- Analysed performance trends and generated senior-level MI.
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Project Finance Officer at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Highlights
- Created a transparent finance-monitoring tool for non-financial leads.
Education
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BA Honours in Management & History from University of Leeds (2:1)
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A-Levels in Business, Economics, History from The Sixth Form College, Solihull (A,A,B)
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Secondary Education in GCSEs from Tudor Grange School (12 GCSEs at grades A-B)
Certificate
Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from APM
