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Analytics & AI Lead

Reed
Nw61Aa, NW6 1AA, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£71,121 pa

Salary

£71,121 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
6 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 in 5 years) 20%+ pension contributions
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Analytics & AI Lead

Business Intelligence, Oracle Analytics Cloud, OAC, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, OBIEE, Data governance, Data literacy, ETL, Data modelling, Dashboard development, Oracle ERP, HCM Cloud, eBusiness Suite, EBS, SQL, Oracle Machine Learning, Business analytics solutions, BI

  • £71,121 per annum + public sector pension and other benefits
  • Hybrid with 3 days per week on-site mandatory in Central London

Join our client’s team as an Analytics & AI Lead and be at the forefront of transforming how services are delivered across HR, Finance, and Commercial sectors. This role is pivotal in establishing a new Analytics and AI capability, driving evidence-based decision-making and supporting strategic initiatives with impactful data insights.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Lead the design, development, and continual improvement of analytics products, focusing on Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) and Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence.
  • Manage the analytics and AI product roadmap in alignment with organizational goals and cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor and manage a team of reporting SMEs and analysts, promoting a culture of evidence-based delivery and user-focused design.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate analytical needs into effective dashboards, reports, and automated solutions.
  • Champion data governance and literacy, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
  • Design and optimise cloud-based integrations to enhance data connectivity across systems.
  • Lead operational changes including test planning, user training, and assessing change impacts.
  • Present technical and strategic proposals to senior management, demonstrating value and feasibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Over 5 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data product roles, preferably within large or complex environments.
  • Proven track record in implementing and delivering solutions using Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence or OBIEE
  • Experience with Oracle ERP/HCM Cloud or eBusiness Suite, and understanding of HR, Commercial, Finance, and Logistics functions.
  • Skilled in ETL, data modelling, and dashboard/reporting development.
  • Experience leading product teams or data-focused project teams with high-level stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of integration technologies and data pipelines, such as Oracle Integration Cloud and APIs.

Benefits:

27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 in 5 years), 20%+ pension contributions + others.

In the first instance, please submit your CV.


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