Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst (Consultant)

• Location: Head Office – Lidl House (14 Kingston Road, Surbiton, London, KT5 9NU)

• Contract: Full-Time, 23-month Fixed Term Contract (With first-refusal for permanency if the position extends)

• Working Model: Hybrid (3+ days in the Surbiton office, up to 2 days working from home)

• Salary: £52,800 - £70,400 per annum (dependent on experience, includes 10% non-contractual London weighting)

• Experience Level: Experienced

• Placement Type: Direct Placement via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

About the Role

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we excel at connecting highly skilled professionals with forward-thinking organisations. We are proud to partner with Lidl to find an analytical, curious, and collaborative Business Intelligence Analyst to join their Head Office Controlling Department in south-west London.

Internally titled as a Consultant, you will join a dynamic BI team tasked with supporting the entire national business. This 23-month fixed-term contract is an extraordinary opportunity to deliver high-impact insights that shape decision-making for the world’s fourth-largest retailer. Co-located with Data Science and Management Accounting teams, you will manage projects end-to-end and bridge the gap between complex data and strategic business value. If you are excited to build innovative reporting solutions within a state-of-the-art corporate environment, this is your bridge to a premier corporate career.

What You’ll Do

• Drive National Insight: Work cross-functionally with Controlling and other national departments to generate trusted data views, robust reporting, and deep-dive analysis.

• Develop Data Solutions: Gather, manipulate, and analyse diverse internal and external data streams to develop, test, and implement high-value BI solutions.

• Own Projects End-to-End: Lead your own initiatives by defining requirements, conducting rigorous test cases, demonstrating business value, and supporting final user adoption.

• Innovate & Automate: Champion process improvements by designing automated, reproducible reporting structures that eliminate manual bottlenecks.

• Govern & Educate: Establish data retrieval governance, document new methodologies, and provide training to internal users.

• Communicate Across Levels: Translate technical findings into clear, actionable, and trustworthy narratives for non-technical stakeholders and senior management.

What You’ll Need

• Technical Expertise: Advanced, essential knowledge of SQL. Complementary skills in Python and/or VBA are highly desirable.

• Proven Experience: A strong track record in data manipulation, alongside experience managing projects and diverse stakeholder expectations.

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail, strong quality control habits, and the ability to hit tight deadlines with highly accurate results.

• Autonomy & Curiosity: A self-motivated, proactive "can-do" attitude with the capability to solve complex data problems independently.

• Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid team setting.

What You’ll Receive

Lidl provides an exceptional corporate environment and an extensive benefits package designed to champion your work/life balance and professional growth:

• Premium Office Perks: Access to a state-of-the-art head office featuring an on-site gym, professional restaurant, and modern collaborative spaces.

• Generous Time Off: 35 days of annual holiday (pro rata).

• In-Store Discount: A 10% discount on your shopping at Lidl stores.

• Financial Protection: A comprehensive company pension scheme.

• Family Support: Enhanced family leave options.