Analytics & Insight Lead

Forward Role

  • Manchester
  • £50,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Analytics & Insight LeadManchester - Hybrid (2 days in the office per week)Our client is a rapidly growing, award-winning technology company in the financial services sector. They prioritise people, planet, and profit, creating a workplace culture that values wellbeing, development, and employee voice. They're consistently ranked among the top employers in the UK.The business has a strong track record of growth and are transforming the industry through innovative digital solutions that bring simplicity and transparency to complex financial decisions. The mission-driven approach focuses on supporting customers while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service.We're seeking a Analytics & Insight Lead to join the expanding analytics team. This is a pivotal role where you'll drive data-driven decision making across the organisation, working closely with senior leadership to optimise performance and maximise growth opportunities.Role & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of business data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that drive strategic growth initiatives
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments to provide analytical support and expertise for growth optimisation
  • Proactively identify customer improvement opportunities through data analysis and customer insights
  • Transform complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
  • Validate business hypotheses through rigorous data analysis and testing
  • Lead presentation and storytelling initiatives to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members with potential for line management responsibilities
Skills & Experience:
  • Strong academic background with excellent analytical capabilities
  • Exceptional business acumen with ability to quickly understand key value drivers
  • Proven experience in data visualisation and creating actionable insights from complex datasets
  • Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Tableau/Power BI or similar
  • Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills at senior level
  • Growth mindset with commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth technology company that's transforming its industry. You'll be working with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions while developing your career in a supportive, values-driven environment.The successful candidate will join during an exciting period of growth and will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the analytics function.79537As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
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