Power BI Developer

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Power BI Developer

Location: Hybrid, Romford-based with occasional travel to Tunbridge Wells

Company: KGM Underwriting Services

Function: Data & Analytics

Industry: Insurance | Technology | Data

About the Role

KGM Underwriting Services is seeking a talented Power BI Developer to join our growing Data & Analytics function. You'll work with teams across our motor insurance business - from Underwriting to Claims, Operations and Finance - to develop and evolve a library of MI products that provide clear, actionable insight.

As a key player in our data & analytics group, you'll champion the use of PowerBI, collaborating closely with internal business users to understand needs, and design then deliver PowerBI solutions, to streamline business processes and inform decision-making. You will contribute to the design and development of our new Databricks repository and also take ownership of migrating and rationalising existing MI, ensuring they remain relevant, accurate and valuable.

This is a hybrid role, based in Romford, with occasional travel to our Tunbridge Wells office.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Partner with business teams to understand reporting and insight needs, translating them into clear Power BI dashboards and reports.

· Build, manage and iteratively improve a library of MI products using best-practice visualisation techniques.

· Collaborate with data engineering to ensure robust data pipelines and models are available and efficient.

· Take ownership of existing legacy MI solutions, reviewing and enhancing where appropriate, rationalising and migrating to new Databricks-based data environment.

· Promote consistency, clarity and value in data presentation across the organisation.

· Evangelise the use of MI tools and self-service reporting through coaching and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

· Deep experience in PowerBI development, including DAX, Power Query (M), and data modelling.

· Strong track record of engaging stakeholders, capturing requirements, translating them into analytical solutions and driving adoption by business users.

· Strong working knowledge of SQL and relational database structures.

· Demonstrable expertise in MI usability and design to maximise adoption and use (e.g. for dashboards)

· Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage and rigorously prioritise a busy workstack independently and problem-solve as challenges arise.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Keen eye for detail, delivering reliably high-quality outputs

· Appetite for continuous learning, including enhancing skills in an ever-changing technology landscape

· Demonstrates alignment with KGM’s fast, friendly and flexible proposition

Desirable:

· Experience working with Databricks or other modern data platforms.

· Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and analytics.

· Working knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and PowerShell.

· Knowledge of the insurance industry, especially Personal Lines.

· Familiarity with Azure services such as Data Lake, Synapse or Data Factory.

Why Join KGM?

KGM Underwriting Services is the UK’s leading specialist Motor Insurance MGA. Operating across a broad spectrum of products, from classic car insurance to commercial fleet cover, we have achieved strong growth by combining fast, friendly and flexible service with deep underwriting expertise. We are proud to have won the MGA of the Year Gold Award in 2024, reflecting the strength of our customer and broker propositions. KGM is part of DUAL UK, within the Howden Group.

We are now investing in building capabilities to power our next phase of growth. As part of our data and analytics transformation journey, this newly-created role will be crucial to delivering the business insight that drives performance and innovation.

We offer:

· A collaborative, high-impact environment

· Flexibility to work hybrid (Romford base)

· Opportunities to shape how data is used across the business

· A competitive salary and benefits package

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent