Director of Analytics

Formula Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Analytics to spearhead their data transformation journey. In this pivotal role, you will lead the analytics strategy, drive innovation through AI and ML, and develop high-performing teams that foster a data-driven culture. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact within a dynamic organization committed to leveraging data for growth and transformation. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for analytics, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in analytics with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical background in analytics tools and languages.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a company-wide analytics strategy.
• Lead cross-functional data product teams across various departments.
• Champion innovation through AI, ML, and predictive analytics.

Skills

Analytics

Data Science

Business Intelligence

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data Governance

AI

ML

Education

10+ years in analytics, data science, or business intelligence

5+ years in leadership roles

Tools

Analytics platforms

Data tools

Job description

This range is provided by Formula Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: Up to £130,000 plus generous bonus & benefits package

Location: London, Hybrid (weekly onsite days)

Position: Permanent

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Are you ready to join a leading organisation dedicated to creating experiences for customers across the globe? With an established history and a commitment to creativity and cutting-edge technology, they are seeking an experienced Director of Analytics to lead their enterprise-wide data strategy and embed analytics across core business functions.

In this Senior Leadership role, you will oversee the BI, Analytics, and Digital Analytics teams, while acting as a strategic partner to the executive team. You’ll champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and develop advanced data products that fuel growth, optimise operations, and enhance customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities as Director of Analytics:

• Define and deliver a company-wide analytics strategy to support business growth and transformation.
• Lead cross-functional data product teams embedded across Marketing, Finance, Technology, and Operations.
• Deliver advanced analytics initiatives to drive personalisation, forecast performance, and streamline operations.
• Oversee analytics platforms and tools, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Data Governance and Engineering to ensure quality, compliance, and data integrity.
• Promote data literacy and ensure actionable insight is accessible across the organisation.
• Champion innovation through AI, ML, and predictive analytics.
• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications and Attributes of a Director of Analytics:

• 10+ years in analytics, data science, or business intelligence, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience driving enterprise-wide data transformations within global, customer-focused businesses.
• Strong technical background across analytics tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).
• Proven success in working with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business outcomes through data.
• Strategic thinker and ability to shape long-term data visions that align with business goals.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-focused mindset and a passion for solving complex business problems.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Analytics to lead a data transformation journey at scale - bringing meaningful, measurable impact across the business.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media