Lead Analyst

Lead Analyst £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus Hybrid - Nottinghamshire (2x days per week) This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a central Analytics function within a business undergoing a significant data transformation. With a modern data platform already in place and strong investment across technology, data and digital, you will shape how analytics delivers measurable commercial value across the organisation. The Company They are a well-established UK financial services organisation with a strong heritage and a clear focus on modernisation. Significant investment has been made to transform their data and technology landscape, including the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as their enterprise data platform. With a strong Data Engineering foundation in place, the business is now focused on building a best-in-class Analytics function. This is a key hire within a high-profile transformation programme. The Role You will lead the Analytics Centre of Excellence and embed insight-led decision making across the organisation. You will: • Lead and develop the central Analytics function and Centre of Excellence • Manage and grow a team of Data Analysts and Data Scientists • Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions • Drive adoption of self-service analytics across multiple business areas • Develop semantic models, dashboards and analytical products using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI • Deliver insight and decision-support tools rather than static reporting • Support advanced analytics, predictive modelling and AI use cases • Influence business strategy through clear data storytelling and actionable insight • Work closely with Data Engineering while owning the Analytics roadmap • Build engagement and promote a data-driven culture across the business Your Skills and Experience • Experience leading Analytics, Insight or BI teams • Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, with clear examples of delivering measurable commercial impact • Strong hands-on expertise with Power BI and data visualisation • Experience developing semantic models and scalable analytics solutions • Commercial mindset with a focus on driving business value through data • Experience building and scaling self-service analytics capabilities • Understanding of advanced analytics, modelling and AI concepts • Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on • Experience working alongside Data Engineering teams • Background in financial services or another regulated industry is beneficial What They Offer • Salary up to £90,000 plus discretionary bonus • Hybrid working with two days onsite in Nottingham • Competitive pension, life assurance and income protection • Healthcare and wellbeing support • Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days • Strong focus on learning, development and career progression • Opportunity to build and shape a high-impact Analytics function How to Apply If you are interested in shaping a modern Analytics function and driving real business impact, please apply with your CV.