Head of Analytics

Candidate Description

Driving strategic value through data, this seasoned Head of Analytics leverages more than a decade of experience to modernise cloud data platforms, embed AI capability and champion data-driven decision making. Adept at engaging C-suite leaders across healthcare, consumer and financial services, they combine deep technical expertise in Azure, Power BI and enterprise integration with commercial acumen to unlock revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Their technical acumen is evidenced by successful delivery of enterprise-scale Azure Synapse implementations, consolidation of multiple CRM and ERP estates and the build-out of governed KPI frameworks. By directing multidisciplinary teams, they have developed advanced analytics models, automated complex financial processes and scaled Power BI adoption, ensuring stakeholders gain timely, reliable insights for critical decisions. Engagements such as steering an operating-model review showcase their ability to align technology road-maps with organisational strategy.

A collaborative and inspirational leader, this professional cultivates high-performing data engineering, BI and analytics teams while managing vendors and investment portfolios to maximise ROI. Their adaptability across mergers, global expansion and pandemic-era supply-chain challenges underlines a robust problem-solving mindset. Overall, they bring a rare blend of executive leadership, hands-on technical depth and strategic vision that consistently translates complex data capability into tangible business outcomes.