Data Analytics Lead - Azure

Client Server; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service scheme

Job summary

Client Server in Watford is hiring a Data Analytics Lead to shape the data strategy, build data platforms and deliver Power BI-based insights. You will own data pipelines, models, quality and secure storage, using Azure tools to drive reporting and analytics.

You'll work with c-suite stakeholders to explain complex concepts and lead transformational change in a hybrid Watford/WFH setup, leveraging AI and automation to enable better decisions and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Senior Data & Analytics or Data Management experience.
• Strong skills in Power BI, Excel, SQL and Python.
• Experience with Azure data environments, ideally Azure Data Factory.
• Understanding of data platforms, pipelines and integrations.
• Familiar with CRM, automation and low-code tech like Power Automate, Power Apps and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder communication to explain concepts.

Responsibilities

• Shape and own the data strategy and analytics initiatives.
• Audit current data systems and design the data platform.
• Deliver advanced Power BI, Excel and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with c-suite to gain buy-in and manage transformational change.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Python

Azure Data Factory

CRM

Power Automate

Power Apps

SharePoint

Data Modeling

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

Job description

Data Analytics Lead (Azure PowerBI SQL) Watford / WFH to £100k

Do you have strong Data Analytics knowledge? Looking for an opportunity to take ownership and shape the data strategy of a growing company?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on data transformation role; this is a newly created, influential role with responsibility for data strategy, analytics, data platforms, automation and CRM, helping the firm use technology and AI to make better decisions, improve efficiency and support sustainable growth.

As the Data Analytics Lead you'll initially learn about the business, audit the current data systems and processes and then shape the firm's data platform, including data pipelines, data models, quality and secure storage as well as delivering advanced Power BI, Excel and analytics solutions that provide actionable insight.

You’ll collaborate with c-suite stakeholders to explain the technical concepts, achieve buy-in and manage transformational change. You’ll be using modern Microsoft tools within an Azure environment e.g. Fabric, PowerBI and advanced SQL to design and create Data Warehouses and modern reporting tools.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join a collaborative and social team in Watford, three days a week in a hybrid work from home model.

About you:

• You have experience in a senior Data & Analytics or Data Management role
• You have strong technical skills across Power BI, Excel, SQL and Python
• You have experience with Azure data environments, ideally Azure Data Factory
• You have a strong understanding of data platforms, engineering, pipelines and integrations
• You're familiar with CRM, automation and low-code technologies such as Power Automate, Power Apps and SharePoint
• You have strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear commercial insight
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident and pragmatic with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You have a strategic, commercially minded approach and a genuine interest in AI and automation

What's in it for you:

As a Data Analytics Lead (Azure PowerBI SQL) you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £100k
• Christmas bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service scheme (x4 salary)