Lead Data Analyst - Permanent
London - Remote/Hybrid Working
Job Summary
I am working with an exciting organisation to appoint a Lead Analyst to join their Data Analytics & Insights function.
This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic leadership with hands-on BI expertise. You will lead analytics initiatives that drive commercial performance, enhance partnership reporting, and embed data-driven decision-making across Partnerships, Marketing & Recruitment, and IT/Data teams.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, oversee BI and reporting transformation projects, and ensure scalable, well-governed analytics solutions are delivered and adopted across the business.
Requirements
*Proven experience in business intelligence, analytics, or insight roles
*Strong Power BI (or equivalent BI tool) expertise, including data modelling and dashboard development
*Working knowledge of SQL and advanced Excel
*Experience delivering end-to-end analytics projects or transformation workstreams
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
*Understanding of data governance, QA frameworks, and reporting best practice
*Experience mentoring or leading analysts
Desirable:
*Experience in education, partnerships, or complex commercial environments
*Exposure to CRM reporting (e.g. Salesforce)
*Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Azure, Snowflake, BigQuery)
What Will Make You Stand Out
*Proven track record of influencing strategic decisions through insight
*Experience leading BI migration or reporting modernisation initiatives
*Strong data storytelling capability - able to translate complex analysis into clear, commercial recommendations
If you are interested in this role please apply. To follow up please email or message me on LinkedIn.