Group Data Officer

Purpose of the role

Responsible for developing and governing a groupwide data strategy to drive business decisions and growth.

Build and oversee the ongoing accuracy and effectiveness of a groupwide cloud based data warehouse (one source of the truth) initially focussed on financial and commercial data before expanding to include operational and other performance data.  In parallel oversee the existing onpremises data warehouse while it remains in existence

Work with business leaders to ensure the information provided by the group data (content format accessibility) enables better business decisions and accelerated delivery of the business strategic objectives.

Note that this role holder does not have responsibility for the ongoing technical infrastructure nor the data engineering capabilities associated with the cloud data warehouse which will reside with the Technology function

Main Responsibilities

The role will initially encompass the following key areas of responsibility

• Define a clear data strategy for the group and implement a governance framework to ensure businesswide understanding of and compliance with the group data strategy
• The design build testing and roll out of a new cloudbased data warehouse which delivers the information needed by the business to make better decisions
• Build a team to effectively manage and oversee the new data warehouse and associated data governance requirements in order to deliver against business expectations and ultimately deliver the group data strategic objectives
• Oversee the activities that remain within the existing onpremises data warehouse while that remains in existence

In order to achieve this the role holder will need to:

• Implement a data strategy (and associated definitions policies and procedures) aligned with business goals including data governance analytics and operational reporting
• Establish and chair a Data Governance forum to oversee the data strategy and facilitate ongoing enhancements to the data framework
• Implement an intuitive structured management reporting structure such that timely accurate information is provided to the business in a meaningful usable format to enable business objectives to be delivered
• Work closely with service line and functional teams to ensure source data is complete consistent and appropriately safeguarded and managed
• Build lead motivate and retain a collaborative highperforming Data Analytics Governance and Solutions team to drive data insights system improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Lead data initiatives such as master data management embedding a data culture and constructive training while supporting executive management with bespoke analytical insights.
• Drive novel external and internal insights resulting in tangible economic gains through for example increased customer win rate expanded gross margin improved revenue recovery or improved operational efficiency. Combining a thorough understanding of the business and data strategy.
• Build and maintain strong working relationship with executives stakeholders and colleagues.
• Monitor industry developments to bring best practices and new ideas on data to the business
• Identify future opportunities to better leverage our data and consider future monetisation as applicable

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Qualifications :

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Data Intelligence and Analytics ideally across international complex services businesses with experience within finance or similar functions
• Strong leadership communication and influencing skills ability to build relationships and influence to drive change without direct control
• Executive gravitas able to chair / lead senior multifunctional forums
• Strong project management skills delivering objectives and milestones on time.
• Proven ability to lead grow and manage a team
• Excellent analytical presentation and reportwriting skills with a focus on performance improvement.
• Ability to quickly flex between strategic discussions / vision into granular systems and process issues
• 510 years experience in a seniorlevel data management role.
• Tangible evidence of experience in driving practical change in business
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and improved profitability through new products improved efficiency and lower costs.

Additional Information :

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC Clients are at the centre of our world and were committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS We aim high. We think and act globally seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE With a curious mindset we ask the right questions to get to the right solution for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL  We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

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Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status national origin or veteran neurodiversity or disability status.