Head of Data & Analytics (Reporting & BI)

Hybrid - Covering South West with site visits

Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity with our client for a hands-on Head of Data & Analytics to lead reporting and business intelligence across a group of manufacturing businesses.

This role combines strategic leadership with technical delivery, driving a modern data capability while developing high-quality reporting and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the BI & reporting strategy across the organisation
• Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualisations
• Work with SQL and raw datasets to build scalable data models
• Establish data governance, KPI frameworks, and reporting standards
• Develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting performance
• Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and performance
• Automate reporting processes and improve data accessibility
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and leadership

Essential Skills & Experience

• Expert-level Power BI (dashboard design, visualisation)
• Advanced SQL (query writing, optimisation)
• Strong data modelling and analytical dataset design
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments
• Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with ERP systems and data integration
• Knowledge of ETL and data warehousing
• Advanced DAX
• Exposure to Azure (Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Lakes)
• Experience with Python or Microsoft BI stack tools
• Track record of improving dashboard performance and data quality

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing data function
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Chance to build a modern analytics capability from the ground up