Full job descriptionThe CompanyA well-established UK financial services organisation undergoing a major data transformation, with significant investment in data engineering, governance, and a modern data platform (Microsoft Fabric).
With strong foundations now in place, the focus is on building a central analytics capability to drive insight-led decision making across the business.
The OpportunityThis is a greenfield leadership role reporting into the Director of Delivery & Data, with a vision to create an AI-first, insight-driven organisation.
You’ll establish and lead an Analytics Centre of Excellence, partnering across key business areas such as performance, risk, and finance.
This is a player-coach role, leading a small team (3-4 analysts/data scientists) while remaining close enough to delivery to ensure analytics drives real business value.
Key ResponsibilitiesBuild & Lead Analytics Capability*Establish the central Analytics CoE
*Define standards, processes, and priorities
*Manage and develop a high-performing team
Drive Commercial Value Through Insight*Deliver actionable analytics that influences decision-making
*Translate business problems into analytical solutions
*Identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency
Partner with Senior Stakeholders*Work closely with C-Suite and senior leaders
*Challenge and shape business questions
*Embed analytics into decision-making
Own the Analytics Layer*Lead development of semantic models and datasets (Gold layer)
*Collaborate with Data Engineering teams
*Drive self-service analytics adoption
Support Advanced Analytics*Contribute to AI and advanced analytics initiatives
*Help drive a shift toward predictive, data-driven decisions
What We’re Looking ForExperience*Experience leading analytics, insight, or BI teams
*Background in data transformation or capability building
*Track record of delivering commercial impact through analytics
*Strong experience working with senior stakeholders / Exec level
Technical & Analytical Skills*Strong grounding in:*SQL and data analysis
*Data visualisation tools (Power BI or similar)

*Understanding of:*data / semantic modelling concepts
*working with data engineering teams

*Exposure to advanced analytics or AI is beneficial
Leadership & Approach*Comfortable in a player-coach role
*Strong communicator, able to translate data into business value
*Commercially focused and outcome-driven
*Curious, proactive, and confident challenging stakeholders
Logistics*Able to be onsite in Nottingham 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Why Join?*Genuine greenfield opportunity to build a function
*Modern data platform already in place
*High visibility with senior leadership
*Opportunity to influence how analytics is embedded across the business
*Strong benefits package (bonus, pension, holiday)
Apply NowIf you’re looking to build an analytics function, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver real business impact, this is a standout opportunity within a forward-thinking organisation.