Business Analytics Manager - (NetSuite Integration + AI & Predictive Analytics)

Bidfood Middle East
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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. Scope Of Work - 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. If required, integrate AI Builder, Python Prophet, or Azure Machine Learning for advanced forecasting models. - Optional: - Integrate Azure OpenAI or ChatGPT API for conversational querying of Power BI datasets. - 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). Deliverables - 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. Qualifications - 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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