Head of Business Intelligence

Interim Head of Business Intelligence
East Midlands (Hybrid)
Contract Role (Initial 12 Months, Outside IR35)

We have partnered with a healthcare business who are looking for an Interim Head of Business Intelligence to grow and lead their analytics and reporting operations. This role requires a combination of technical, strategic, and leadership skills to enhance the BI function. This is an initial 12-month contract, Outside IR35

Responsibilities of the Head of Business Intelligence.

* Lead on analytics, in the design, development, and deployment of analytical models and data-driven solutions.
* Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decisions.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to understand business needs and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports.
* Continuously explore new technologies, methodologies, and best practices in data analytics to enhance the businesses capabilities.
* Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and extend the availability and effective use of data to inform decisions.
* Oversee the BI environment, including user access, permissions, data sources, and workspaces, optimising performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with security and governance policies.
* Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data quality, accuracy, security, and compliance.
* Define and promote best practice, standards, and governance frameworks for business intelligence, data analysis and self-service.

Skills required for the Head of Business Intelligence.

* Previous experience in a leadership position within business intelligence or related areas, with knowledge of data visualisation and data governance
* Proven expertise in data modelling, statistical analysis, and the use of analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI)
* Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud-based data analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
* Experience of building powerful dashboards using BI software
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong leadership and decision-making skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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