Lead Data Analyst

Synapri; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to head the analytics function and manage a team of analysts. The role focuses on delivering high-quality reporting, insights, and data services to support data-driven decisions across the organisation.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, own reporting and BI deliverables, and drive data governance and quality across complex data environments, including enterprise dashboards and management information.

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytics teams.
• Delivery of enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering skills.
• Background in Data Analytics, BI or Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Analytics team.
• Deliver reporting, dashboards, KPIs and management information.
• Translate business requirements into actionable insights.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and present data-driven recommendations.
• Drive data quality, governance and reporting best practice.
• Improve reporting processes and support wider data strategy initiatives.
• Proven delivery of enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.

Skills

Data Analytics

BI

Dashboard reporting

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Vetting: SC security clearance will be required

Lead Data Analyst

Overview

Lead the analytics function, managing a team of analysts and delivering high-quality reporting, insights, and data services. Responsible for reporting, stakeholder engagement, data quality, and supporting data-driven decision making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Analytics team.
• Deliver reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and management information.
• Translate business requirements into actionable insights.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and present data-driven recommendations.
• Drive data quality, governance, and reporting best practice.
• Improve reporting processes and support wider data strategy initiatives.
• Strong background in Data Analytics, BI, or Reporting.
• Experience leading analytics teams.
• Proven delivery of enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering skills.
• Experience with BI and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Data governance and master data experience.
• Experience within a complex, data-driven environment.
• Internal and customer-facing reporting experience.