Power BI Consultant

Sparx Solutions is an Australian owned and operated system integrator that specialises in cyber security, networking, cloud, and managed IT services. We are committed to delivering the highest quality design, delivery, and management services to our clients in both the enterprise and government sectors.

About the Project

We are looking for an experienced Power BI Consultant to deliver a suite of integrated dashboards that combine service delivery and financial performance insights.

This is a fixed-scope contract project requiring on-site work in Melbourne for collaboration and the secure handling of data.

Ideal for someone seeking a short-term engagement, this project offers a clear scope, autonomy, and immediate start.

Project Scope (Fixed Deliverables)

The following dashboards and data integrations form the defined scope of this project.

The successful consultant must demonstrate capability to connect via APIs, import data, and map relationships between systems to deliver the insights listed below.

Service Desk Dashboards

Core Dashboards & Insights:

• Ticket Volume & Trends (by type, priority, client)
• Technician Performance (resolution time, SLA compliance)
• Client Satisfaction (CSAT scores and feedback trends, by customer and by resource)
• Recurring Issues (top categories, root cause analysis)
• Workload Distribution by Customer / Resource

Financial Dashboards & Reporting

1. Budget vs Actual – P&L

• Overall, PS (Professional Services), MS (Managed Services), SecOps, Sales

2. Forecast vs Actuals (Conversion Rate) – P&L

• Overall and by service line (PS, MS, SecOps, Recurring, Sales)

3. Top 10 Customers by Revenue (with drill-downs)

• Overall, PS, MS, SecOps, Recurring (Software / Subscription / Hardware)

4. Top 10 Customers by Profit (with drill-downs)

• Same breakdown as above (Overall, PS, MS, SecOps, Recurring)

5. Sales – Target vs Actual (Commission & Incentives)

• Logic to be defined (collaboration with internal stakeholders)
• New Business vs Existing
• Processed / Pending
• Input data from Excel sheet once plan is set
• Profit & Loss (monthly, YTD, by service line)

6. Projects:

• Schedule vs Actuals (Milestones)
• Billable Resources vs Availability
• Profitability & Utilisation
• Project Forecast vs Actuals

Combined Financial Analysis (Good to Have)

• Revenue per Ticket / Technician
• Cost-to-Serve per Client
• Utilisation vs Profitability
• Forecast vs Actuals
• Expense Tracking (categories, trends)
• Cash Flow Overview
• Accounts Receivable & Payable (aging, overdue invoices)

Key Technical Requirements

• Proven ability to connect and import data via APIs from Xero, AutoTask, CrewHu, and Rippling into Power BI
• Strong data mapping and transformation skills to combine multiple data models meaningfully
• Experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines (Power Query or equivalent)
• Ability to automate refresh schedules and ensure accuracy across datasets
• Expertise in DAX, data relationships, and dashboard interactivity

Deliverables

• Fully functional Power BI dashboards with interactive drill-down capabilities
• Data model, API integrations, and ETL pipelines
• Documentation and handover session with internal stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in Power BI development and data modeling
• Familiarity with AutoTask, Xero, Rippling, CrewHu, or comparable data platforms
• Strong understanding of financial and service delivery metrics
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Must be available to work on-site in Melbourne, Docklands.
• Immediate joiners preferred

Engagement Terms

• Engagement type: Fixed-scope / daily rate contract
• Location: On-site, Melbourne VIC

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, portfolio, and estimated delivery timeline.

Include examples of dashboards or data integration projects you've completed — particularly those involving API connections and financial/service delivery systems.

We are reviewing applications immediately, so if you're ready to take on a meaningful short-term project before the holiday season, we'd love to hear from you.