Business Analytics Manager - (NetSuite Integration + AI & Predictive Analytics)
Bidfood Middle East Dubai
Job Description
Project Overview
We are a UAE-based company using NetSuite as our ERP and Power BI as our main business intelligence platform. We are seeking a skilled freelancer to:
- Connect NetSuite to Power BI and create a robust, optimized data model.
- Develop a professional executive dashboard for finance, sales, and operations.
- Implement AI capabilities for natural-language querying, automated insights, and predictive analytics.
- Deliver knowledge transfer and documentation so our internal team can maintain and expand the solution.
- Work closely with the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) team — FP&A will design and define the reporting requirements and dashboard structure, and the freelancer will be responsible for implementing these designs in Power BI.
- Data Integration
- Connect NetSuite → Power BI using SuiteAnalytics Connect (OData) or third-party connector (e.g., CData).
- Optimize queries for fast refresh performance.
- Extract and prepare key datasets such as:
- Sales Orders, Invoices, Payments
- Items & Product Categories
- Customers & Regions
- Financial KPIs (Revenue, GP, etc.)
- Data Modeling
- Build a star-schema data model with proper relationships. - Create calculated columns & DAX measures for: As per business requirements defined by FP&A and management.
- Dashboard Development
- Design a visually appealing and user-friendly Power BI dashboard with: As per business requirements defined by FP&A and management.
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Inside Power BI:
- Enable & configure Power BI Copilot (if licensing supports it).
- Implement Q&A visual for natural-language querying.
- Add Smart Narrative for automated written insights.
- Predictive Analytics:
- Implement forecasting and anomaly detection in Power BI.
- Knowledge Transfer
- Provide full documentation covering:
- Data connections & refresh setup
- Data model & DAX formulas
- AI features & predictive models
- Conduct a training session for internal users (1–2 hours).
- Working NetSuite → Power BI live connection.
- Optimized Power BI data model with KPIs.
- Executive dashboard with AI-powered features.
- Predictive analytics capability for sales & finance forecasting.
- Documentation & training handover.
- Proven track record with NetSuite to Power BI integration. -
- Strong DAX and Power Query expertise.
- Experience with AI features in Power BI (Copilot, Q&A, Smart Narrative).
- Familiarity with predictive analytics (AI Builder, Python Prophet, Azure ML).
- Experience integrating Azure OpenAI or ChatGPT API is a plus.
- Strong dashboard design & data storytelling skills.
Application Instructions
When applying, please:
- Provide examples of NetSuite → Power BI projects you've delivered.
- Share AI and predictive analytics projects you have implemented with Power BI
- Briefly outline your approach.
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