Data Analytics Project Manager

mthree; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a senior analytics leader to head up a frontline data team for a flagship client profitability platform used across corporate and commercial banking.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of data, finance, and business-supporting relationship managers and senior stakeholders with insight into client performance, workforce planning, operational risk and optimisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking analytics or finance data roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics and client analytics.
• Proven experience leading analytics teams and managing complex stakeholders.
• Technical exposure to Python, Power BI, SQL or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a frontline data team delivering end-to-end data solutions.
• Interface between business, finance and technology to resolve data and reporting queries.
• Drive process improvements, automation and data quality.
• Engage with global stakeholders to influence decisions and prioritisation.
• Partner with IT/product teams to enhance platform capability and user experience.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Education

Degree in analytical/technical discipline

Tools

Python

Power BI

SQL

Job description

A global financial services organisation is seeking a senior analytics leader to head up a frontline data team for a flagship client profitability platform used across corporate and commercial banking.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role sitting at the intersection of data, finance, and business-supporting relationship managers and senior stakeholders with insight into client performance, workforce planning, operational risk and optimisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a specialist analytics team delivering E2E data solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Act as the key interface between business, finance, and technology teams to resolve complex data and reporting queries
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, automation, and data quality
• Own stakeholder engagement across global teams, influencing decision-making and prioritisation
• Partner with IT and product teams to enhance platform capability and user experience

What we're looking for:

• Experience in banking analytics, finance, or data-led roles
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, cost models, and client analytics
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Technical exposure to tools such as Python, PowerBI, SQL, or similar
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance awareness
• Degree Educated in an Analytical / Technical Discipline