Power BI Consultant

Power BI Consultant – 6‑Month Contract (Likely to Extend) – Outside IR35 Location: Central London (2–3 days per week onsite) Engagement: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months, with strong likelihood of extending a further 6 About the Role A leading organisation in the oil & gas trading sector is seeking a highly skilled Power BI Consultant to support increased workload across their analytics function. This role is focused on strengthening reporting capability, improving data models, and acting as a key conduit between London‑based business stakeholders and an engineering team in India. This is not a project‑specific hire it’s about bolstering day‑to‑day analytics delivery, improving reporting standards, and providing senior‑level BI expertise where needed. What You’ll Be Doing • Develop, enhance, and optimise Power BI dashboards and analytics assets. • Lead the creation and refinement of data models to support accurate, scalable reporting. • Partner with business users to understand requirements and guide them on best‑practice BI solutions. • Work closely with offshore developers, translating business needs into clear technical direction. • Provide senior technical oversight and ensure high‑quality delivery across all reporting outputs. • Contribute to ongoing improvements across the analytics ecosystem. Required Skills Technical Expertise (Mandatory): • Power BI expert-level capability, including data modelling, DAX, and dashboard design • Strong SQL • Python for data processing/automation • Databricks and PySpark experience • Solid understanding of modern data architectures and analytics workflows Professional Skills: • Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills • Ability to act as a bridge between business and offshore dev teams • Senior mindset: confident leading, guiding, and setting standards • Strong problem-solving and analytical approach Why This Role? • Outside IR35, hybrid working, and long-term extension potential • High-impact role supporting a critical analytics function • Opportunity to work within a dynamic oil & gas trading environment • Hands-on, senior-level BI ownership without the bureaucracy of a formal project