M4 Partners

Data Analytics Manager 70,000 - 80,000 + excellent benefits Central Belt, Scotland A global engineering and manufacturing company is looking for a Data Analytics Manager to lead its data and analytics capability. This is a leadership role with responsibility for analytics strategy, governance, reporting, and platform development, helping the business drive performance through data-led decision making. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Product Management, and Supply Chain, you will lead a small team delivering analytics solutions, reporting platforms, and low-code technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the organisation's data and analytics strategy and governance framework. Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into meaningful dashboards and reporting solutions. Lead and develop a team of data and analytics professionals. Oversee data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, master data management, and reporting capabilities. Deliver executive dashboards, self-service BI, operational reporting, and predictive analytics solutions. Manage the Data & Analytics budget and technology roadmap. Skills & Experience Strong understanding of data warehousing, databases, analytics platforms, and ETL/ELT processes. Experience with Power BI and Microsoft reporting technologies. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Power Apps. Experience with SAP data structures, integrations, and Data Services (BODS). Understanding of Master Data Management and SAP Information Steward. Experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Pipelines, Warehouse, and Semantic Models. Exposure to AI and advanced analytics, including predictive modelling and machine learning concepts. Previous experience leading teams and engaging with senior stakeholders. If you have the skills and experience to lead and develop a modern data and analytics function, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.