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Posted 21 July, 2026

Lead Analyst

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Nottingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Analyst

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£80,000 - £90,000 + bonus

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