Senior Data Analytics Manager

SENIOR DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER LEICESTER (5 DAYS ONSITE)3 MONTH CONTRACT INSIDE IR35 This is a high-impact interim opportunity for a Senior Data Analytics Manager to lead a large-scale data, analytics, AI and automation function within a highly data-driven organisation. You'll play a key role in maintaining operational continuity whilst driving improvements across reporting, automation, self-service analytics and AI capabilities.The CompanyThey are a large retail organisation operating complex, enterprise-scale data environments that support critical business operations. With a strong focus on innovation, they continue to invest heavily in data platforms, analytics capabilities, process automation and AI-driven solutions. You will join a business committed to improving decision-making through data, intelligent automation and scalable technology.The Role and Deliverables Lead the Data, Analytics, Reporting and Automation functions, managing both reporting and RPA leadership teams.
Own and evolve the Finance Operations data strategy within a Databricks environment.
Drive adoption of self-service analytics, semantic models and Power BI best practices across the business.
Provide leadership for AI and GenAI initiatives, including intelligent automation and future AI capabilities.
Oversee reporting governance, data quality, testing standards, security models and platform optimisation.
Lead a large-scale RPA operation, managing outsourced delivery partners and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation.Your Skills & Experience Strong leadership experience across Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, RPA, Process Automation or related technology functions.
Proven expertise working with Databricks in enterprise-scale data environments.
Advanced capabilities in Python development and SQL engineering.
Strong Power BI expertise, including governance, semantic models, security and self-service reporting frameworks.
Experience developing and scaling data platforms that support large volumes of operational and business data.
Experience leading RPA and process automation initiatives, including management of third-party delivery partners.
Exposure to AI, GenAI, machine learning or intelligent automation initiatives within a business environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
Ability to operate strategically whilst remaining technically credible and hands-on when required.