Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London · Posted 20 Oct 2026 · 5 applicants
HEAD OF ANALYTICS
LONDON | £90,000 - £150,000
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a newly created Analytics Shared Services function within a growing consumer finance business. Sitting at the centre of credit risk, collections, marketing, and product, you will help shape strategic decision-making, drive analytics innovation, and support the adoption of AI across the organisation.
THE COMPANY
This established financial services business provides lending products to a large UK customer base and is investing heavily in analytics, automation, and decisioning capabilities. They are entering an exciting phase of transformation and are building a central analytics team to support business-wide growth and innovation. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence strategy at the highest level.
THE ROLE
* Build and lead a function supporting multiple business areas
* Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic analytical projects
* Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics throughout the business
* Translate complex analysis into clear commercial recommendations for executive stakeholders
* Help shape business strategy through data-led decision making
* Lead, mentor, and develop analytical talent across the team
* Prioritise and deliver high-impact projects that improve business performance and customer outcomes
* Act as a key link between analytics, technology, and commercial functions
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Strong commercial experience leading analytics teams within financial services
* Previous experience within credit risk developing strategy
* Experience managing and developing analytical teams
* Hands-on technical background with prior coding experience in tools such as SQL, Python, SAS
* Ability to move between strategic leadership and technical problem solving
* Experience influencing senior stakeholders and presenting at executive level
* Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics transformation programmes
* Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
WHAT THEY OFFER
* £90,000 - £150,000 base salary
* 20% annual bonus
* Private healthcare
* 7% matched pension
* 25 days annual leave
* Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in London)
* Opportunity to build a new function with significant business impact
* Excellent scope for progression and visibility across the organisation
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by submitting your CV through the Apply link.