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Wolverhampton
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Data Integration & Analytics Specialist (D365)

Location & Onsite Requirement

You'll need to be on-site 2-3 days per week in Wolverhampton.

Start & Duration

Start date: 5th January Ideally
Length: 4-6 weeks (with potential for extension depending on project scope)

About the Role

A growing organisation is looking for an experienced Data Integration & Analytics Specialist to support a key programme of work across Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. This is a hands-on contract role ideal for someone who can quickly embed, solve problems, and enhance data flows and reporting across the D365 landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and developing SQL-based data solutions (queries, stored procedures, optimised data models).
Managing and configuring Dataflows (Gen1) to support transformation and integration needs.
Working with OData endpoints for D365 entities to enable secure, reliable data exchange.
Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards with clean, accurate data models and effective DAX.
Supporting finance and supply chain stakeholders with reporting, insight, and troubleshooting.
Resolving integration issues across multiple systems and ensuring smooth end-to-end data processes.
Upholding data governance, data quality, and performance standards.

What You'll Need

Strong hands-on SQL skills.
Experience with Dataflows (Gen1) and OData (D365 entities).
Solid Power BI capability - DAX, modelling, performance.
Practical exposure to Dynamics 365 F&O / Supply Chain data structures and processes.
Understanding of ETL / integration best practise.
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with wider data governance frameworks and good practise.

Summary

This is a 4-6 week contract opportunity for an experienced Data Integration & Analytics Specialist to join a growing organisation and support a key programme of work across Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, experience with Dataflows and OData, and a solid understanding of Power BI and Dynamics 365 F&O / Supply Chain. The role will be based in the Midlands and will require the candidate to be onsite 2-3 days per week

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