Senior Analytics Manager

Harnham; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Strong career progression

Exposure to AI, Databricks & modern up

Job summary

Harnham in Leicester is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Manager to lead two specialist functions: MI & Reporting and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The role focuses on modernising Finance Operations through analytics, automation, and AI-powered decision making.

You will shape the analytics roadmap, drive data governance, and manage key stakeholders across IT and Finance leadership. A senior leadership position with significant impact on capabilities and performance.

Qualifications

• This role requires leadership of Data, Analytics, BI, Automation, or Operational Excellence teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience delivering reporting, analytics, or automation transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead MI & Reporting and RPA Product Owner teams.
• Own the analytics strategy and data roadmap for Finance Operations.
• Drive AI-powered analytics adoption and self-service reporting.
• Oversee data governance, quality, and trust across reporting processes.
• Guide major Finance Operations transformation projects with IT and business stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SQL

Power BI

DAX

Data modelling

Databricks

Modern analytics architectures

AI-powered analytics

Automation strategy

Tools

Databricks

Python

Job description

Salary up to £93,000 + Benefits

Leicester - Onsite

I'm hiring a Senior Data Analytics Manager for a large company, joining a high-profile Finance Operations leadership team responsible for driving automation, analytics, and AI-led transformation across the function.

This is a strategic leadership role overseeing both Data Analytics and Automation capability, with responsibility for modernising how Finance uses data, reporting, robotics, and emerging AI technologies.

You'll lead two specialist functions:

• MI & Reporting
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

The goal isn't simply maintaining existing reporting and automation. The business wants someone who can help move Finance Operations towards the next generation of analytics, automation, and AI-powered decision-making.

This role combines:

• Data & Analytics leadership
• Automation strategy
• Stakeholder management
• AI & BI transformation
• Operational improvement

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the MI & Reporting Manager and RPA Product Owner.
• Act as the key link between Finance Operations, IT, and senior leadership.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities for transformation.

Data & Analytics

• Own the strategic roadmap for analytics and reporting across Finance Operations.
• Oversee a complex data ecosystem including:
  • 800+ tables
  • semantic models
  • Gold data architecture
  • Databricks-powered analytics environments
• Drive adoption of AI-powered analytics capability and self-service reporting.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and trust across critical reporting processes.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Lead process improvement and automation strategy.
• Manage an estate of 120+ live automated processes.
• Oversee outsourced RPA delivery partners.
• Explore opportunities around Agentic AI and intelligent workflows.

Project Delivery

• Lead major Finance Operations transformation projects.
• Work closely with technology, operational and finance stakeholders.
• Implement governance, controls, and performance tracking across key initiatives.

What they're looking for

Must-haves

• 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
  • Modern analytics architectures
• Ability to translate technical opportunities into tangible business value.

Highly desirable

• Experience with AI-powered analytics tools.
• Experience using Python for analytics, automation, or engineering use cases.
• Exposure to RPA platforms and intelligent automation.
• Large-scale operational or finance environments.

Why this role?

• Significant leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to shape the future of analytics and automation
• High visibility across Finance and Technology
• Strong investment in AI, Databricks and next-generation analytics
• Lead teams responsible for major business-critical capabilities
• Work for one of the UK's most recognised brands

Ideal backgrounds

• Head of Analytics
• Senior Analytics Manager
• Data & Analytics Manager
• BI & Data Manager
• Analytics Transformation Lead
• Operational Analytics Manager
• Data & Automation Manager

Package

• Salary up to £93,000
• Generous benefits package
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Exposure to modern data, automation, and AI programmes

If you're looking for a role where you can combine leadership, analytics, automation, and business transformation, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.