Data Analytics Leader: Microsoft Fabric & Power BI

Harvey Nash; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Head of Data Analytics to lead a growing analytics function delivering large-scale services across Scotland. The role combines people leadership with hands-on data strategy and cloud data engineering using Microsoft Fabric.

You'll own the data platform underpinning reporting and decision-making, guiding a team of analysts while actively designing, developing, and operating data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or BI.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud data platform.
• Strong SQL and practical Python skills.
• Expertise in Power BI, semantic modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Experience with data quality, governance, reconciliation, and assurance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value from data.
• Experience delivering reliable analytics and reporting solutions.
• CRM integrations experience (desirable)
• Git-based development and release practices (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Data Analytics team with coaching and technical direction.
• Own and evolve a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform.
• Design, implement, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions.
• Build and manage data pipelines across APIs, CRM platforms, and critical systems.
• Deliver trusted Power BI reporting and semantic models for strategic decisions.
• Drive data governance, quality, security and best practices across the org.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and maximise value.
• Balance operational support with strategic projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Python

Power BI

Semantic modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics delivery

CRM integrations

Tools

Git

Job description

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Head of Data Analytics to lead a growing analytics function delivering large-scale services across Scotland. The role combines people leadership with hands-on data strategy and cloud data engineering using Microsoft Fabric.

You'll own the data platform underpinning reporting and decision-making, guiding a team of analysts while actively designing, developing, and operating data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.