Lead Data Analyst
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identify inefficiencies, optimise processes, and translate complex data into actionable insights. Your role will involve balancing hands-on technical problem-solving with strategic leadership, ensuring the team stays focused on delivering value. You’ll also be key in automating and optimising reporting, transitioning from static reports to real-time, insight-driven analytics. Additionally, you will foster a data-driven culture within the business, championing best practices and promoting the adoption of modern analytics tools.What You’ll Need to Succeed Proven Leadership Experience - Comfortable managing and developing a team, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Strong Analytical Skills - Able to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets and demonstrate clear business impact. Technical Expertise - Strong experience with SQL, Power BI, Python/PySpark; Databricks is a plus but not essential. Stakeholder Management -, Confident in engaging with senior
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stakeholders, translating data into compelling narratives that drive business decisions. Commercial Mindset - A background in operational or commercial analytics (e.g., logistics, supply chain, marketing) within the private sector is highly desirable. Problem-Solving Ability - More than just a dashboard expert-you know how to turn data into real-world solutions that optimise operations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a data leader passionate about analytics, automation, and driving operational excellence through data. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing analytics function and make a tangible impact on the business.
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| Lead Data AnalystGreater Birmingham | HybridAre you an experienced data analyst looking for a leadership role where your insights directly impact commercial and operational decisions? Our client is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to manage a team of three analysts. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team, drive operational efficiencies, and influence key stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Customer Service, and Operations.This is not just a reporting role-it’s about turning data into meaningful business decisions, insights, and storytelling. By focusing on automating reporting inefficiencies, optimising planning, and driving operational insights, you will play a key role in shaping data-driven strategies.What You’ll DoYou will lead a team of analysts, ensuring they develop into high-impact contributors who drive meaningful business improvements. Through a combination of hands-on analytics and leadership (roughly 50/50), you will work closely with senior stakeholders to |
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