Interim Head of Data and Analytics (Contract)

Harnham; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a high-impact interim Head of Data & Analytics to lead a global function during a pivotal growth phase in a fast-paced, international organisation. You will partner with senior stakeholders across marketing, CRM and commercial teams to shape data-driven decision making, deliver dashboards and BI capabilities, and champion data quality and governance.

This leadership role requires hands-on SQL and advanced Power BI skills, a track record of delivering analytics in complex

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of data and analytics teams across regions.
• Hands-on SQL capabilities to engage directly with data.
• Advanced Power BI skills for dashboard development and reporting.
• Strong understanding of marketing, CRM and lead data.
• Experience delivering analytics in fast-growth environments.
• Ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to data governance and analytics strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data and analytics function, managing analysts across regions.
• Oversee enrolment, marketing and commercial data governance and utilisation.
• Drive data quality improvements and reporting consistency.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and BI capabilities to support decision making.
• Support adoption of advanced analytics and AI-driven approaches.

Skills

Leadership experience

SQL

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Data analytics

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Job description

This is a high-impact interim opportunity to lead a global data and analytics function during a key period of business growth. You will work with senior stakeholders, helping shape data-driven decision making within a fast-paced international organisation.

The Company

They are a global organisation operating across multiple continents, supporting a large international customer base. Since launching, they have experienced significant year-on-year growth through a combination of acquisitions and expansion initiatives. Data plays a critical role in their continued success, making this a highly visible leadership assignment. Their culture is ambitious, commercially focused and driven by continuous improvement.

The Role and Deliverables

• Lead the data and analytics function, managing a team of analysts across multiple regions.
• Oversee the development, governance and utilisation of enrolment, marketing and commercial data.
• Drive data quality improvements, reporting consistency and effective data handling practices.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across marketing, CRM, digital and commercial teams to deliver actionable insights.
• Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards and business intelligence capabilities to support decision making.
• Support the adoption of advanced analytics and AI-driven approaches to improve performance and efficiency.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership experience within data and analytics functions.
• Hands-on SQL capability with the ability to engage directly with data when required.
• Advanced Power BI experience, including dashboard development and stakeholder reporting.
• Strong understanding of marketing, campaign, CRM and lead conversion data.
• Experience delivering analytics solutions in complex, fast-paced and high-growth environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to data governance, data quality frameworks and analytics strategy.
• Experience working within international or global organisations is highly desirable.
• Interest in and awareness of emerging AI applications within analytics and business intelligence.