Data Analytics Lead

Data Analytics Lead - PowerBI - Lisbon (hybrid / remote)

#TeamCandour are looking to onboard a highly skilled Data Analytics Lead with advanced level proficiency in PowerBI & other reporting tools to join their thriving international financial services client working on a hybrid basis out of their office in Lisbon. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing reporting solutions and self-service analytics capabilities across the organisation. As a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, you will ensure data is accessible, reliable, and actionable to support informed decision-making.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of analytics professionals, establish best practices, and drive innovation in a forward-thinking organisation that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Strategy & Vision: Developing and communicating a clear vision for reporting and self-service analytics, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and data strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with business units, leadership, and IT to gather reporting requirements, understand business challenges, and prioritise initiatives.
• Solution Design & Delivery: Leading the design, development, and deployment of robust reporting frameworks and self-service tools (e.g., Power BI, Dataiku) to ensure scalability and ease of use.
• Enablement & Training: Driving user adoption by creating training programs, user guides, and best practice documentation to empower users to build and interpret their own reports.
• Data Governance: Implementing and upholding data governance standards to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance across reporting and self-service platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitoring reporting usage and feedback to proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation.
• Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring the analytics chapter and enablement specialists to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Vendor & Tool Management: Evaluating, managing, and optimising reporting and analytics tools, working closely with vendors and IT for enhancements and issue resolution.

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Dataiku), SQL, and data modelling.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes, KPIs, and how data supports strategic objectives.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Change Management: Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Leadership: Experience leading teams and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

A typical day in this role may include:

• Collaborating with business leaders to understand their reporting needs and translating them into actionable solutions.
• Leading the development and deployment of user-friendly reporting tools and dashboards.
• Conducting training sessions and creating user guides to empower colleagues to utilise self-service analytics tools effectively.
• Monitoring the performance and usage of reporting tools, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing enhancements.
• Ensuring data governance standards are adhered to, maintaining the accuracy and security of data assets.
• Mentoring and supporting the analytics team to foster a collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Engaging with vendors and IT teams to optimise analytics tools and resolve any technical issues.

Curious? We're always available to jump on a call to run through the finer details, reach out anytime