Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Are you looking to begin an exciting career in business analysis with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and personal development?

PMD Business Finance are on the hunt for a motivated and enthusiastic Power Platform Apprentice to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of business solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

Working closely with the Operations Director, IT Manager, and wider business teams, you will gain hands-on experience designing business applications, automating processes, creating reports and dashboards, and supporting business systems including Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365.

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with an interest in technology, business systems, data, and process improvement. We are looking for individuals with experience in software development, project coordination, business administration, data analysis, or those looking to transition into a technology-focused role.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team with extensive industry experience, who are passionate about helping each other succeed. From day one, they will be surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who will mentor them, share their expertise, and support their development as they grow into the role. Alongside their day-to-day role, they will complete a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship with Baltic Apprenticeships, receiving dedicated training in 2-day blocks every 4–6 weeks. This structured learning will help them build valuable technical knowledge, professional skills, and recognised qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in a real business environment.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 4 Business Analyst qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job

Design, develop and maintain business applications using Power Apps

Design and implement automated workflows using Power Automate

Support the development of AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio

Support the integration of Microsoft 365 services

Build and manage API integrations

Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards

Take ownership of the reporting suite, ensuring accuracy, relevance and ongoing improvement

Respond to ad-hoc reporting and data analysis requests from across the business

Assist with importing of new data to existing systems, including Dynamics 365

Work with the Operations Director and IT Manager to support data quality initiatives, identifying and resolving data issues

Monitor the performance of Dynamics 365

Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues relating to Dynamics 365 and Power BI

Assist users with Dynamics 365, Power BI, and Power Apps

Participate in IT projects and the implementation of system changes

Maintain awareness of business priorities, change initiatives and operational requirements

Positively contribute towards individual, departmental, and company objectives

Comply with all relevant regulatory standards and internal policies

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

Microsoft stack experience

Power BI

Team working

Passionate about learning

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

Salary – £20,000 – £27,000

Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM

20 days plus bank hols

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Group Life Assurance

Discretion Bonus based on Company Performance

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

On-site parking

Sick pay

Company Gym Sessions

Free Breakfast – Bread, Crumpets, Butter etc.

Free Tea & Coffee

Ad hoc Drinks and Lunches.

Ad hoc Nights Out and Incentives

This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in data.

Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships

Baltic Apprenticeships were the first training provider to offer a completely tech-focused, tech-driven training solution. We help people transform their knowledge and passion into skills that employers need.

This apprenticeship will teach you essential data skills, including how to source, format and present data; data validation and analysis; and how to apply legal and ethical principles when gathering and manipulating business data.

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Vacancy Information

Location

Manchester

Postcode

OL9 9XB

Programme

AI & Digital Transformation Level 4

Salary

£20,000 - £27,000

Reference

J-014166