Director of Data Analytics

Interpath; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing advisory firm in the UK is seeking a senior leader for their Data Analytics team. This role involves driving client relationships, business development, and leading a team to deliver data solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in Data Analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership position, and proficiency in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and data visualization tools. This position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive reward package including optional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years' of experience in Data Analytics, preferably in consulting.
• At least 2 years of senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record in delivering large, complex data-led engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and drive business development.
• Shape and deliver Deals Analytics support.
• Build and coach a high-performing data team.

Skills

Data Analytics expertise

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

SQL and data engineering

Data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict‑free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

Overview

Interpath is looking for a commercially driven, senior leader to help grow and lead the Data Analytics team, which forms part of Interpath's Data & Technology consulting group. This is a key leadership hire in our Data Analytics team—a fast‑paced, high‑impact group delivering data solutions across multiple service lines at Interpath.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and lead client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand Interpath's data services footprint
• Drive business development and sales efforts, converting leads into high‑value engagements through compelling storytelling and solution design
• Shape and deliver Deals Analytics support
• Customer profiling, segmentation & profitability
• Demand forecasting & inventory management
• Supply chain & procurement optimisation
• Design and scale our Data Insight Playbook, codifying repeatable offerings and accelerating time to value
• Champion the "art of the possible" in data—challenging traditional thinking, inspiring clients, and leading change
• Provide hands‑on leadership on engagements—guiding technical delivery and ensuring commercial outcomes
• Oversee creation of impactful dashboards and predictive models to drive strategy, uncover trends, and generate ROI
• Define the optimal data architecture and infrastructure to support analytics use cases
• Lead the development of new data capabilities and solutions in the team, including cloud‑based and open‑source technologies
• Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing data team; attract and retain top talent
• Shape Interpath's voice in the market on data—through thought leadership, events, and published content

Requirements

• 10+ years' of experience in the Data Analytics space (preferably in a consulting context) with at least 2 years at a senior leadership level
• University degree 2.1 or higher (or equivalent) in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics or equivalent
• Proven track record in winning and delivering large, complex, data‑led engagements
• Demonstrable ability to own client relationships, originate work, and grow revenue
• Deep understanding of the full data lifecycle — from strategy, governance, and engineering through to BI and advanced analytics
• Strong experience designing and implementing modern data platforms (cloud, on‑prem, hybrid)
• Skilled in data visualisation and storytelling — able to translate technical outputs into commercial insights for senior stakeholders
• Technical fluency across:
  • BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
  • SQL and data engineering
  • Python or R
  • Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable influencing C‑suite clients

Advantageous competencies (but not essential)

• Exposure to AI/ML, NLP or advanced modelling
• Exposure to the modern data stack tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• Experience managing P&L, setting go‑to‑market strategy or building consulting practices. Exposure to behavioural data sources (e.g., Google or Adobe analytics)

Benefits

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

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