Lead Data Analyst

UNAVAILABLE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-driven marketing agency in Greater London is seeking a Senior Data Analyst with strong technical and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will guide a team, define the analytics strategy, and deliver impactful data-driven insights. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and experience with BI tools are essential for this role. Join us and help shape data usage across the organization by leading a dynamic team and creating high-quality analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in analytics or data-focused roles.
• Experience leading technical teams and defining strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data analysts.
• Define and own the analytics roadmap.
• Architect scalable reporting and analytics solutions.
• Write advanced SQL queries and Python scripts.
• Act as a trusted advisor translating data insights.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Python skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Tools

BigQuery

PostgreSQL

Tableau

Looker

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Production harnesses the power of Publicis Groupe’s entire global production capabilities. Through our family of production brands, we access best-in-class production talent, models and technology worldwide.Our purpose is to deliver seamless, relevant and impactful consumer experiences across every touchpoint in every market. We do this with pioneering production solutions that drive performance in a data-led marketing landscape and help brands to win in the platform world.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst with strong technical and analytical skills to join our data team in production technology.

We’re seeking a Technical Lead Data Analyst with strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills to guide our data analysts within the production technology team. In this role, you’ll not only deliver hands-on analysis using BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Python, and modern BI tools, but also define the analytics strategy, mentor analysts, and work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to ensure our data products and insights drive tangible business outcomes.

You will own the design and delivery of analytics workflows, reporting solutions, and data-driven recommendations for internal teams, operational stakeholders, and external clients. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with development teams to build dynamic, scalable dashboards and analytics solutions that integrate seamlessly into our platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on blending technical expertise with strategic leadership, shaping how data is used across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data analysts, setting best practices for analytics, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Define and own the analytics roadmap, ensuring alignment with product, operations, and business objectives
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable reporting and analytics solutions, including dashboards, curated datasets, and KPI frameworks
• Write advanced SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze large datasets, automate processes, and surface actionable insights
• Collaborate with data engineering and data science teams on data discovery, pipeline requirements, and feature development
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating data into clear narratives, recommendations, and measurable outcomes
• Ensure data quality, governance, and performance optimization across all analytics outputs
• Stay current on emerging analytics tools and cloud technologies, and introduce new approaches to improve efficiency and capability

Qualifications

Experience

• Relevant experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data-focused roles, ideally in a technical leadership capacity
• Deep proficiency in SQL (joins, CTEs, optimization) and experience working with large-scale datasets in BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift
• Strong Python skills for analytics, automation, and data manipulation (pandas, matplotlib, seaborn)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, governance, and performance tuning in cloud-based environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, define strategy, and influence cross-functional stakeholders across technical and non-technical groups
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect data insights with organizational goals

Desirable Skills

• Background in e-commerce, marketing, or operations analytics
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as dbt, Airflow, and Git-based workflows
• Experience contributing to data product development, working closely with engineers and product managers

Additional Information

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Prodigious London. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.