Associate Director, Data Analytics - Value Creation & Deals

Interpath
Birmingham
1 month ago
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Associate Director, Data Analytics - Value Creation & Deals

Interpath is an international and fast‑growing advisory business. We are looking for an experienced candidate to help develop our Data & Technology consulting group, of which the Data Analytics team is part.


Location: Leeds, Birmingham, Belfast, Manchester, Glasgow


Key Accountabilities

  • Deals Analytics support
  • Build new data capabilities covering customer profiling, segmentation & profitability; demand forecasting & inventory management; supply chain optimisation; spend analytics.
  • Create a Data Insight playbook.
  • Accelerate delivery timelines through better solutions.
  • Act as central point of contact for the team and create great working relationships.
  • Show the “art of the possible” and be integral in the change‑management process.
  • Help the team to extract information and provide insightful reports.
  • Create meaningful dashboards to inform strategy and predict trends.
  • Work with the data team to determine the best data infrastructure to maximise analysis.
  • Design a blue‑print architecture of the tools and techniques for value creation and client‑facing projects.
  • Lead the charge in building new data capabilities within the team.
  • Accelerate delivery of key data projects through new ways of thinking.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience in data analytics (preferably in consulting).
  • University degree 2.1 or higher (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.
  • End‑to‑end knowledge of data warehouse and reporting processes.
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements in a controlled manner.
  • Strong consulting skills, having applied business intelligence and data analytics techniques.
  • Hands‑on technical expertise in data engineering, reporting and analysis.
  • Commercially savvy and articulate data storytelling to clients; trusted adviser to stakeholders.
  • Proficient in BI tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau.
  • Proficient in Microsoft SQL, Python / R.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques.
  • Passionate about data analytics and quick at learning new tools.
  • Proven experience with cloud technologies (AWS, MS Azure, GCP).

Advantageous Competencies (but not essential)

  • Exposure to AI/ML.
  • Exposure to the open‑source stack.
  • Experience in price modelling techniques.
  • Experience managing a small data team and mentoring.
  • Exposure to behavioural data (e.g., Google or Adobe analytics).

Benefits

We provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including core and optional benefits.


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