Senior Analytics & Automation Leader (AI-Driven)

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 84,000 - 102,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment in Leicester is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Manager to lead two specialist functions: MI & Reporting and Robotic Process Automation, driving analytics, automation, and AI-powered transformation across Finance Operations.

You will own the analytics roadmap, oversee a large data ecosystem, guide senior stakeholders, and manage transformation projects with a focus on data quality and governance in modern analytics architectures.

Qualifications

Experience leading Data, Analytics, BI, Automation, or Operational Excellence teams.
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Experience driving reporting, analytics, or automation transformation programmes.
Strong understanding of SQL, Power BI, DAX, data modelling, Databricks, and modern analytics architectures.

Responsibilities

Lead MI & Reporting Manager and RPA Product Owner; act as the link between Finance Ops, IT and senior leadership.
Own the analytics roadmap for Finance Operations and drive adoption of AI-powered analytics and self-service reporting.
Lead automation strategy and oversee 120+ live automated processes and outsourced RPA delivery.
Govern governance, controls, and performance tracking across key initiatives and projects.