Lead Data Analyst

Harnham
City of London
1 month ago
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Lead Data Analyst

London (Hybrid)

Salary up to £65,000


This is a standout opportunity to lead end‑to‑end analytics for high‑value digital performance environments. You will shape technical strategy, drive data transformation, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, all while having real influence over the direction of the analytics function.


The Company

They are a fast‑growing performance‑focused organisation that combines data, technology, and marketing to deliver measurable impact. They take a modern, engineering‑led approach to analytics, building scalable data solutions and bespoke tooling that give their clients a competitive edge. With a collaborative culture and strong investment in innovation, they offer the chance to contribute to something truly high‑growth and high‑impact.


The Role

• Own the analytical strategy for key accounts, working closely with senior stakeholders to define roadmaps and deliver meaningful commercial insights.

• Lead end‑to‑end data projects from initial scoping through to delivery, including designing data models and transformations.

• Build and maintain production‑grade SQL and dbt pipelines that enable reliable reporting and analysis.

• Translate complex analytical concepts into accessible insights for business leaders.

• Develop compelling dashboards and visualisations that support data‑driven decisions.

• Act as a senior figure in the team, setting analytical standards and mentoring junior analysts.

• Partner with performance marketing teams to optimise tracking, attribution, and measurement across digital channels.


Your Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial experience using SQL and dbt to build robust data models.

• Advanced data visualisation capability, ideally with tools such as Tableau or Looker.

• Proven ability to manage clients or stakeholders, including shaping multi‑month delivery roadmaps.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams confidently.

• Good understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem, including tracking, attribution, and platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, and GA4.

• Comfortable translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.

• Interest or experience in using Python for forecasting or light modelling is beneficial.


HOW TO APPLY:

  • Apply by sending your CV to Joe by the link below

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