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Head of Finance Data, Analytics & MI
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Head of Finance Data, Analytics & MI, Challenger Bank, London
c£115k + 20% bonus + 20% pension (Partnering a leading Financial Institution start-up)
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance Data, Analytics & MI to lead its Management Information, Financial Analytics, and Performance Insight function, reporting directly to the CFO.
This is a highly visible role responsible for transforming financial and operational data into meaningful commercial insight, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
About the Role
- The business enables work from home, requiring one central London office visit per week (travel expenses covered).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finance Data, Analytics & MI function, building a high-performing and commercially focused team.
- Develop and execute the organisation’s Finance MI and Analytics strategy, aligning reporting with wider business objectives.
- Own the production of Executive and Board-level financial and operational performance reporting.
- Deliver insightful analysis across:
- Revenue
- Profitability
- Productivity
- Cost performance
- Key business drivers
- Partner with Finance, FP&A, Commercial, Operations & Risk teams to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Drive the evolution of reporting from historical MI towards predictive and forward-looking analytics.
- Lead development of:
- Financial dashboards
- KPI reporting
- Business performance packs
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management through enhanced data & analytical capability.
- Improve reporting automation, data visualisation, and self-service analytics across the business.
- Ensure strong governance around:
- Financial data integrity
- Reporting standards
- Data quality
- Prioritise analytical projects delivering measurable commercial value.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and commercial accountability.
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Essential Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent commercial finance background.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric (highly desirable/ideally essential) or modern data platforms.
- Significant experience leading Finance MI, FP&A Analytics, Commercial Finance, or Business Insight functions.
- Strong understanding of:
- Financial performance reporting
- Budgeting & forecasting
- KPI management
- Experience supporting CFOs, Finance Directors, or Executive Leadership teams.
- Knowledge of SQL and cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience delivering:
- Finance transformation
- Reporting automation
- Enterprise-wide BI initiatives
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Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance analytics leader to shape financial data’s role in strategic decision-making—influencing business performance and evolving finance reporting into a commercially valuable function.
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