National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Data and B.I. Lead

Fivemiletown
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

We are recruiting for Data Lead & BI Reporting Analyst to join Cooneen Group at our head office in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. This is a dual-role position responsible for managing the integrity and governance of master data across the organisation while also leading the development and delivery of business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards. This role ensures that high-quality data supports strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce master data governance policies, standards, and procedures.

Manage the creation, maintenance, and quality of master data, including customer, product, and supplier records.

Collaborate with business units and IT teams to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization.

Ensure uniform data management across multiple companies and IT platforms such as ERP, portals, EDI, and inventory planning systems.

Oversee data security and integration requirements for external partners.

Develop data flow diagrams and data maps in line with contractual obligations.

Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to sensitive data.

Lead the transformation of the group’s business intelligence (BI) capabilities to a market-leading standard.

Develop and manage data warehouses and advanced analytics solutions for customers and Cooneen employees.

Design, build, and maintain BI dashboards and reports using modern BI tools.

Translate business needs into technical reporting and analytics solutions.

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business goals and deliver actionable insights.

Maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security in reporting environments.

Perform data analysis to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

Leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced data management and reporting.

Continuously identify and implement process improvements within your area of responsibility.

Carry out any additional tasks assigned by management as required.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.

Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. 

Facilities at our include a staff kitchen, where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience in Data and BI field   

Proven track record in developing and directing a data or BI function

Experience in the building of excellent internal/external customer relationships

Competent in the use of MS Office to include word, excel and PowerPoint.

Educated to A-level degree as a minimum

Desirable Criteria

Third level qualification 

Experience of operating in a global business 

Experience in apparel

Clean current driving licence

About The Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally.  Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen by Design has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Head of Data Science

Head of Data Science

Senior Scientist – Functional materials science and particle chemistry

Senior Scientist – Functional materials, thin films and coatings

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

Senior Consultant

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 AI Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

Generative‑AI hype has translated into real hiring: Lightcast recorded +57 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “machine learning”, “LLM” or “gen‑AI” during Q1 2025. Yet supply still lags. Roughly 18,000 core AI professionals work in the UK, but monthly live vacancies hover around 1,400–1,600. That mismatch makes specialist recruiters invaluable—opening stealth vacancies, advising on salary bands and fast‑tracking interview loops. But many tech agencies sprinkle “AI” on their website without an active desk. To save you time, we vetted 50 + consultancies and kept only those with: A registered UK head office (verified via Companies House). A named AI/Machine‑Learning or Data practice.

AI Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Frameworks, Languages & Tools to Learn Now

As the UK’s AI sector accelerates towards a £1 trillion tech economy, the job landscape is rapidly evolving. Whether you’re an aspiring AI engineer, a machine learning specialist, or a data-driven software developer, staying ahead of the curve means more than just brushing up on Python. You’ll need to master a new generation of frameworks, languages, and tools shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Welcome to the AI Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your definitive guide to the emerging AI tech stack that employers will be looking for in the next 12–24 months. Updated annually for accuracy and relevance, this guide breaks down the top tools, frameworks, platforms, and programming languages powering the UK’s most in-demand AI careers.

How to Find Hidden AI Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like BCS, IET & the Turing Society

Stop Scrolling Job Boards and Start Tapping the Real AI Market Every week a new headline announces millions of pounds flowing into artificial-intelligence research, defence initiatives, or health-tech pilots. Read the news and you could be forgiven for thinking that AI vacancies must be everywhere—just grab your laptop, open LinkedIn, and pick a role. Yet anyone who has hunted seriously for an AI job in the United Kingdom knows the truth is messier. A large percentage of worthwhile AI positions—especially specialist or senior posts—never appear on public boards. They emerge inside university–industry consortia, defence labs, NHS data-science teams, climate-tech start-ups, and venture studios. Most are filled through referral or conversation long before a recruiter drafts a formal advert. If you wait for a vacancy link, you are already at the back of the queue. The surest way to beat that dynamic is to embed yourself in the professional bodies and grassroots communities where the work is conceived. The UK has a dense network of such organisations: the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS); the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) with its Artificial Intelligence Technical Network; the Alan Turing Institute and its student-driven Turing Society; the Royal Statistical Society (RSS); the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and its Mechatronics, Informatics & Control Group; public-funding engines like UK Research and Innovation (UKRI); and an ecosystem of Slack channels and Meetup groups that trade genuine, timely intel. This article is a practical, step-by-step guide to using those networks. You will learn: Why professional bodies matter more than algorithmic job boards Exactly which special-interest groups (SIGs) and technical networks to join How to turn CPD events into informal interviews How to monitor grant databases so you hear about posts months before they exist Concrete scripts, portfolio tactics, and outreach rhythms that convert visibility into offers Follow the playbook and you move from passive applicant to insider—the colleague who hears about a role before it is written down.