Power BI Architect / Lead

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 12 days ago | Updated 14 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Project+
Business Intelligence
FOCUS
Financial Analysis
SQL
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
User Experience
Visualization
SAP
Data Structure
SAP FICO
SAP MM
SD
Data Warehouse
Extract
Transform
Load
Corporate Finance
Profit And Loss
Soft Skills
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Performance Metrics
Reporting
Data Governance
Data Modeling
SAP FI
Snow Flake Schema
Amazon Web Services
Amazon S3
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft SQL Server
DAX
Scalability
Semantics
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaboration
FP&A
Manufacturing
Logistics
Leadership
Data Security
Access Control
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Dashboard
Business Rules
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
Microsoft Power BI
Finance
.NET
Cash Flow
Financing
Distribution
Inventory
Turnover
KPI
Analysis Of Variance
Forecasting
Budget

Job Details

Power BI Architect / Lead

Duration: 6 months with likely extensions.

Location: Must be local candidates or willing to relocate to Houston for the duration of the project plus any extensions. Onsite for 3 days, remote for 2 days each week.

Technical & Industry Experience Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in BI development with a strong focus on Power BI.
  • 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or working with finance-related KPIs.
  • Expertise in DAX, Power Query (M), and building complex data models.
  • Proficiency in SQL and integrating cloud data sources (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure).
  • Experience in creating dashboards tailored to C-level audiences with strong UX/visualization design principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate them into executive-level insights.

Preferred

  • Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution industries.
  • Familiarity with SAP data structures, particularly FI/CO, MM, and SD modules.
  • Background in data warehousing and ETL design.
  • Exposure to corporate finance concepts such as P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.

Soft Skills

  • Executive presence and the ability to present complex data in a concise, insightful manner.
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Proactive problem solver who can work independently and in cross-functional teams.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical language for business stakeholders.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Power BI Developer to design, build, and maintain executive-level financial dashboards for Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR). The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams to create compelling, interactive dashboards that provide actionable insights on key business performance metrics such as Net Revenue, EBITDA, Cash Flow, SG&A, Production Efficiency, and Distribution/Transportation Costs.

This is a high-visibility role that directly supports C-Suite executives, requiring a keen understanding of financial KPIs, corporate reporting, data storytelling, and data governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Dashboard Design & Development

  • Design and develop high-impact, visually compelling Power BI dashboards tailored for executive-level consumption.
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into intuitive visuals and metrics aligned with MBR/QBR processes.
  • Build drill-down capabilities to allow executives to explore metric drivers by region, product line, or business unit.

Data Modeling & Integration

  • Connect to diverse data sources including SAP (FI/CO), Snowflake, AWS S3, Excel, and SQL Server to create reliable, refreshable data models.
  • Develop and optimize DAX queries and data transformations (Power Query/M) for high performance and scalability.
  • Ensure semantic models are aligned with business definitions for KPIs and metrics.

Business Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to gather requirements and align KPIs with strategic goals.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews to understand current pain points and translate them into user-centric dashboard features.
  • Regularly present dashboard updates, insights, and enhancement plans to leadership teams.

Governance & Documentation

  • Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with internal governance standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on dashboard logic, data sources, and business rules.
  • Implement CI/CD processes and version control for Power BI artifacts.

Key Metrics Supported:

  • Financial: Net Revenue, Gross Profit, EBITDA, Operating Income, Cash Flow (Operating, Investing, Financing)
  • Operational: Production Volumes, Yield, Utilization Rates, Cost per Unit
  • Cost Metrics: SG&A Cost, Transportation & Distribution Costs, Inventory Turnover
  • Strategic KPIs: Variance Analysis (Actual vs. Forecast/Budget), Working Capital, ROIC
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