Head of Business Intelligence - Leeds

Crimson Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in Leeds is seeking a Head of Business Intelligence to develop data and reporting strategies. The role involves leading BI teams, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have advanced BI skills, team leadership experience, and knowledge of data governance and cloud platforms. This position offers a competitive salary of £45K – £55K per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and implementing data and reporting strategies.
• Strong track record in managing data quality and assurance.
• Experience in leading BI/MI teams and promoting innovation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the BI/MI strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Promote a data-driven culture and implement an effective control framework.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing BI/MI team.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to assess information requirements.
• Design and execute a control framework to evaluate revenue assurance.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in BI tools

Data visualization

SQL

Data modelling

Data governance

Quality frameworks

Cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS)

Team leadership

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of data science

Advanced analytics

Job description

Head of Business Intelligence - Leeds

Hybrid working available. 2-3 days per week onsite

Salary up to £55,000 per annum

The Head of BI is responsible for developing and implementing the company's data and reporting strategy to provide insights for strategic, regulatory, operational, and customer decision-making. This position manages data quality and assurance by establishing controls to assess data across the organisation. Effective communication is necessary to support all teams. The role encourages a data‑driven approach throughout the business and oversees the implementation of a control framework for monitoring purposes. The position leads and develops the BI/MI team with a focus on innovation and ongoing improvement. Interaction with executive stakeholders is required to identify information requirements and convert them into data solutions. The role includes designing and implementing a control framework to monitor and measure revenue assurance throughout the business.

Key skills and responsibilities:

• Establish and direct the BI/MI strategy in alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory standards, and digital transformation efforts.
• Promote a data‑driven culture throughout the company and implement an effective control framework for ongoing monitoring.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing BI/MI team, encouraging innovation and continuous development.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to assess information requirements and translate them into actionable data solutions.
• Design and execute a comprehensive control framework to proactively monitor and evaluate revenue assurance across all business areas.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of dashboards, KPIs, and reports to support operational, regulatory, and strategic needs.
• Analyse the existing reporting landscape and data utilisation processes to facilitate the transition towards enhanced automation and robustness in data and reporting solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in BI tools, data visualization, SQL, and data modelling.
• Skilled in data governance, quality frameworks, and cloud‑based platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Proven team leadership and development experience.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Knowledge of data science and advanced analytics.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of business intelligence outputs.

Salary: £45K – £55K per annum depending on experience.

Interested? Please send your up‑to‑date CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate review.

Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy.