Head of Analytics

Head of Analytics

£90,000-£160,000 + bonus + benefits

(Dependant on seniority)

London (on-site)

Harnham are working with a UK consumer financial services provider undergoing a major transformation in analytics, AI, and decisioning.

This organisation is a fast-moving, data rich consumer finance business investing heavily in modern analytics, AI adoption, and decisioning infrastructure. With strong executive backing, the company is building a centralised analytics capability to drive smarter, faster, insight-led decision-making across the business. This is a high visibility role with genuine opportunity to shape the future of analytics.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for building and leading a central Analytics & MI function. You'll drive insight generation, embed AI tools, and oversee key transformation initiatives across analytics and decisioning.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:

• Leading a central Analytics & MI team and developing an insight-driven culture.
• Driving a shift from reporting to actionable, commercially aligned insight.
• Embedding AI tools into analytics workflows and setting governance standards.
• Overseeing data structures, automated reporting, and decision engine transformation.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven leadership of Analytics, MI, or Insight teams within a complex environment.
• Strong capability in converting data into clear, commercial recommendations.
• Hands-on technical proficiency (e.g., SQL and/or Python) and experience with modern data stacks.
• Practical experience using AI tools for analytics and understanding of the wider AI landscape such as Claude and Cursor.

THE PROCESS

• Initial 30-40 minute interview.
• On-site technical case study and presentation.
• Panel interview with analytics leadership.
• Final-stage interview with senior executives.
• Offer

HOW TO APPLY