Data Analyst in Utrecht

We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join us on a temporary external assignment. The ideal candidate combines strong Power BI and analytical capabilities with a proactive, consultative approach.
You are comfortable with ambiguity and know how to turn incomplete business questions into clear requirements, analytical designs and actionable insights. You can independently take a question from initial discovery through development, validation and stakeholder delivery.
Key responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to clarify business questions and requirements;
Translate requirements into features, user stories, acceptance criteria and analytical designs;
Analyse multiple data sources and translate findings into actionable insights;
Independently develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, semantic models and DAX measures;
Perform SQL-based analysis and data exploration;
Assess data suitability and implement appropriate validation checks;
Conduct structured root-cause analysis of data and reporting issues;
Make implementation choices and coordinate delivery;
Identify and escape material risks, dependencies and cross-domain decisions;
Manage stakeholder expectations and demonstrate delivered outcomes;
Support adoption, knowledge sharing and reusable analytical practices;
Review peer work and contribute to solution quality.
Required experience Extensive hands-on experience with Power BI, DAX, Power Query and SQL;
Strong data visualization and analytical skills;
Experience translating ambiguous business questions into analytical solutions;
Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities;
Able to work independently and take ownership of delivery;
Proactive, structured and collaborative way of working;