Head of Data & Analytics (Reporting & BI)

Head of Data & Analytics (Reporting & BI) Hybrid - Covering South West with site visits Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity with our client for a hands-on Head of Data & Analytics to lead reporting and business intelligence across a group of manufacturing businesses. This role combines strategic leadership with technical delivery, driving a modern data capability while developing high-quality reporting and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the BI & reporting strategy across the organisation Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualisations Work with SQL and raw datasets to build scalable data models Establish data governance, KPI frameworks, and reporting standards Develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting performance Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and performance Automate reporting processes and improve data accessibility Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and leadership Essential Skills & Experience Expert-level Power BI (dashboard design, visualisation) Advanced SQL (query writing, optimisation) Strong data modelling and analytical dataset design Experience working with large, complex datasets Background in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience with ERP systems and data integration Knowledge of ETL and data warehousing Advanced DAX Exposure to Azure (Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Lakes) Experience with Python or Microsoft BI stack tools Track record of improving dashboard performance and data quality What's on Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to lead and shape a growing data function Collaborative, forward-thinking environment Chance to build a modern analytics capability from the ground up