Companies need to be able to make evidence-based decisions so that they do not lose their competitive edges to those companies that do. As an MI Analyst, you can expect to have your analytical mindset put to very good use.

• MI Analyst
• Management Information Analyst
• Senior MI Analyst
• Senior Management Information Analyst
• Lead MI Analyst
• Lead Management Information Analyst
• MI Manager
• Management Information Manager
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• BI Analyst
• Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
• Senior BI Analyst
• Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
• Junior BI Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Senior Data Analyst
• Junior Data Analyst
• Reporting Analyst

• Junior MI Analyst
• MI Analyst
• Senior MI Analyst
• Lead MI Analyst
• MI Manager
• Head of MI

At an entry level, junior / graduate MI Analysts on average will be earning between £25-30K, depending on location. At the mid-level you’d be looking to earn £30-45K and seniors BI Analysts would be looking to earn £45-50K+.

Contractor rates for Senior MI Analysts can be seen on our day rate guide.

The skills needed can be split into 3 categories; programming skills, critical thinking skills and data analysis skills.

Programming skills: SQL | Reporting | ETL.

Critical thinking skills: Analysing | Applying Standards | Information Seeking | Logical Reasoning | Predicting | Transforming Knowledge.

Data analysis skills: Learning a scripting and statistical language | Reporting  – skilled in reporting and data visualisation software, with strong presentation skills | An Analytical and Creative Mind | Advanced Microsoft Excel | Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language) programming/

Generally, MI Analysts will not have degrees. But if they do they can come from any area, as it is the analytical mindset and ability to use advanced features in Excel or learn SQL that would make a successful MI Analyst.

Salary: £24k – £32k
What They Do:
Supports reporting tasks by gathering and formatting data, maintaining dashboards, and assisting with regular performance reports for internal teams.

Skills Needed:

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas)
• Basic SQL for data extraction
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Understanding of business KPIs
• Clear communication and report formatting

Salary: £32k – £42k
What They Do:
Produces regular and ad-hoc reports, analyses trends, and provides insights to support operational and strategic decisions across departments.

Skills Needed:

• Intermediate to advanced SQL
• Data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Report automation and scheduling
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering

Salary: £42k – £55k
What They Do:
Leads complex reporting projects, improves reporting frameworks, and mentors junior analysts. Works closely with business units to deliver actionable insights.

Skills Needed:

• Advanced SQL and data modelling
• Dashboard design and performance optimisation
• Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing
• Strong business acumen and communication
• Quality assurance and data governance

Salary: £55k – £70k
What They Do:
Manages MI teams and reporting strategy, ensures data accuracy and consistency, and aligns reporting outputs with business goals.

Skills Needed:

• Team leadership and stakeholder management
• Strategic planning and prioritisation
• Data architecture and governance knowledge
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with enterprise reporting tools

Salary: £70k – £95k
What They Do:
Oversees the organisation’s MI strategy, ensures reporting drives performance and compliance, and leads transformation of reporting capabilities.

Skills Needed:

• Department-level leadership and vision
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Enterprise reporting strategy
• Executive stakeholder engagement
• Championing data-driven culture

Salary: £95k – £130k+
What They Do:
Leads enterprise-wide reporting and data initiatives, ensuring MI supports strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Skills Needed:

• Executive leadership and influence
• Global reporting strategy and governance
• Expertise in compliance and data ethics
• Commercial strategy and board-level reporting
• Driving innovation in reporting and analytics