Power BI Semantic Model & KPI Design
Create a trusted, shared data foundation that Finance, HR, and Operations can rely on – across Power BI, Excel, and beyond.
THE PROBLEM (PAIN-LED)
Why Reporting Breaks at Scale
As organisations grow, reporting becomes fragmented:
Finance, HR, and Operations report different numbers
KPIs are redefined inside each dashboard
Excel and Power BI don’t agree
Small changes require rebuilding multiple reports
Trust erodes – even when the data is “technically correct”
Without a shared semantic layer, every new report creates more inconsistency.
WHAT A SEMANTIC MODEL ACTUALLY IS (CLARITY)
What We Mean by a Semantic Model
A semantic model is the shared business logic layer that sits between your raw data and your reports.
It defines:
Common KPIs and metrics
Business-friendly measures and calculations
Conformed dimensions (dates, departments, cost centres, products)
Clear ownership and definitions
When done properly, it allows:
Power BI, Excel, and other tools to use the same logic
Faster reporting with fewer errors
Confidence in the numbers at board level
What We Help You Design
We assess your environment across four key areas:
Shared Semantic Model
Power BI + Excel Alignment
KPI Definitions & Governance
Scalable Model Architecture
WHEN THIS SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
This Is a Good Fit If:
Finance and HR don’t trust the same KPIs
You have multiple Power BI datasets doing similar things
Excel and Power BI give different answers
Every new report feels slow or fragile
Migrations or rebuilds keep recreating old problems
If dashboards are the symptom, this service fixes the cause.
HOW WE WORK (PROCESS)
How the Engagement Works
1. Discovery & Alignment
We understand your reporting landscape, stakeholders, and decision-making needs.
2. KPI & Logic Review
We identify conflicting definitions, duplicated logic, and hidden assumptions.
3. Semantic Model Design
We design a clean, reusable model aligned to how the business actually works.
4. Validation & Handover
We validate outputs with stakeholders and document definitions for long-term use.
WHAT YOU GET (DELIVERABLES)
What You’ll Get
A clear semantic model design (Power BI-ready)
Agreed KPI definitions with business ownership
Reduced duplication across reports and teams
Faster report development and maintenance
A foundation that supports Power BI, Excel, and future tools
This work often becomes the backbone for migration, optimisation, or broader BI transformation.
WHAT THIS IS / ISN’T (EXPECTATION SETTING)
What This Is – And Isn’t
This is:
A business-first modelling engagement
Focused on trust, clarity, and reuse
This is not:
A dashboard-only redesign exercise
A theoretical data modelling workshop
A one-size-fits-all framework
We design what your organisation actually needs – no more, no less.
WHY TRUEMETRIC.AI (CREDIBILITY)
Senior-led delivery focused on clarity, performance, and trust.
Senior-led design (no junior-only modelling)
Business + technical balance (Finance, HR, Ops aligned)
Platform-aware Power BI delivery
Designed to evolve as the business changes
Fix the Foundation Before You Build More Dashboards
f your reporting struggles with trust, scale, or consistency, this is the right place to start.