Head of Analytics - Financial Services

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£100,000 – £160,000 pa

Salary

£100,000 – £160,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Bonus Benefits
Head of Analytics (Financial Services)

London (On-site)
£90,000 - £160,000 + bonus + benefits

We're hiring aHead of Analytics to lead a centralised analytics function within a fast-growing, data-driven business undergoing significant transformation acrossanalytics, AI, and decisioning.

This is a high-visibility role working closely with senior leadership to drivefaster, better, data-led decision making across the organisation.

The Role

You'll lead a centralAnalytics & MI team operating as a shared service across Finance, Marketing, and executive stakeholders.

Key focus areas include:

  • Moving fromreporting to actionable insight
  • EmbeddingAI tools into analytics workflows
  • Drivingautomation and improved data structures
  • Supporting rollout of anew decision engine
  • Managing priorities across multiple senior stakeholders

This is aplayer-coach role (50/50 split) - combining leadership with hands-on delivery.

What We're Looking For
  • Experience leadingAnalytics / MI teams
  • Strong ability to turn data intoclear commercial insight
  • Hands-on technical skills (SQL + Python)
  • Experience with modern data tools (e.g. Snowflake, Power BI)
  • Exposure toAI tools / automation in analytics
  • Strong stakeholder management, including senior leadership
Background
  • Open toany data-rich, commercial sector (FS helpful but not essential)
  • Suitable for anexisting Head of Analytics or a strong Senior Manager stepping up
Why Apply?
  • Shape amodern, AI-enabled analytics function
  • High exposure toC-suite and business strategy
  • Play a key role inbusiness transformation
  • Significant scope to influenceanalytics and AI direction

Find out more and apply via the link below!!!

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