Head of Data & Business Intelligence
£75,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
NW Based, with frequent travel across UK sites
Forward Role are looking for an experienced Head of Data & BI to shape and lead the data strategy for a diverse, multi-entity organisation operating across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building a centralised view of data in a complex environment, transforming siloed information into actionable insights that drive decision-making across the business.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Lead the development of a comprehensive Data, BI and Analytics strategy, creating a “single version of the truth” across multiple ERP systems, IT platforms, and digital sources.
2. Oversee the design and delivery of data warehouses, BI solutions, and reporting frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance,
3. Translate complex and fragmented data into clear KPIs and actionable insights for commercial, operational, and customer-facing teams.
4. Establish and enforce data governance standards, driving best practice across the organisation.
5. Partner with senior stakeholders to support digital transformation, while educating and influencing teams that are not yet data-savvy.
6. Lead and grow a data team, while working closely with external partners.
7. Champion innovation...