Lead Data Analyst

Levy Professionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning opportunities

€30 monthly budget for benefits

25 vacation days + 1 extra day off

Daily fresh lunches

Gym membership discount

Company-sponsored Dutch language lessons

Job summary

A performance marketing firm in Amsterdam is looking for a Lead Data Analyst to lead analytics efforts and contribute to strategic decisions. The role demands 7+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 1 year in leadership. Candidates should be skilled in SQL and have experience with cloud-based data pipelines. Benefits include flexible learning opportunities, vacation days, and gym membership discounts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or similar roles.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or management position.
• Familiarity with high-volume data environments and large-scale analytics projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data analytics team and oversee projects across the organisation.
• Define and execute the strategic analytics roadmap in alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure analytics support key decisions.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Python

Managing teams

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

dbt

Looker

Python

Job description

About Us

We operate in a fast-paced performance marketing environment, handling millions of daily transactions across a global client base. Our data analytics team plays a central role in supporting all facets of the business from affiliate campaigns and media buying to pricing strategies and general analytics, ensuring that data-driven insights inform decision-making at every level.

Over the coming years, we’re focused on scaling and refining our analytics platform to further empower strategic decisions. As a Lead Data Analyst, you’ll help shape our data strategy and contribute to the development of advanced analytics solutions. A key area of impact will be our pricing processes, which are vital to driving revenue and profitability.

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead Data Analyst to expand our analytics capabilities. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact in an innovative setting. You’ll take ownership of our analytics strategy, data pipeline architecture, and the delivery of actionable insights. We value leaders who are both hands-on and effective mentors. You’ll report directly to the CTO and manage a team of four data analysts.

• Google Cloud Platform – Cloud infrastructure and data warehousing (BigQuery)
• dbt – Data modeling and transformation
• Looker – Business intelligence and reporting
• Python – Programming and data visualization

Responsibilities

• Lead the data analytics team and oversee projects across the organisation.
• Define and execute the strategic analytics roadmap in alignment with business goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of four data analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Tech, Media Buying) to ensure analytics support key decisions.
• Contribute hands-on to data analysis and modelling while improving analytics infrastructure.
• Drive analytics efforts in pricing to optimise campaign performance and profitability.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and reduce technical debt.
• Work with internal pricing tools to improve efficiency and profitability.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science).
• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or similar roles.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or management position.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with large datasets.
• Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with high-volume data environments and large-scale analytics projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dbt for data modelling and transformation.
• Proficiency with Looker or similar BI platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery.
• Strong Python or R skills for analysis and automation.

What We Offer

• Support from senior developers when needed
• Flexible learning opportunities
• €30 monthly budget via YourCampus App (benefits include gym memberships, vouchers, etc.)
• 25 vacation days + 1 extra day off during your birthday week
• Option to purchase 10 additional vacation days
• Daily fresh lunches and snacks prepared by our in-house chef
• Gym membership discount and the option to work out during office hours
• On-site amenities: table tennis, football, darts, basketball court
• Company-sponsored Dutch language lessons