Data Manager

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Watford | Hybrid Working

About the Opportunity

Data Manager - Business Intelligence

Join our dynamic Business Intelligence team within Finance as a Data Manager in the retail industry. You’ll be at the heart of an evolving, fast‑paced environment with exciting projects on the horizon. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in establishing a single source of truth across the organisation, enabling consistent and reliable reporting from our Data Lake by defining key performance indicators, managing master data, and ensuring financial accuracy.

Your

Responsibilities as a Data Manager Data Governance & Compliance

• Collaborate across the business to maintain data governance and compliance standards in line with organisational policies
• Support the creation of comprehensive frameworks and policies for consistent data management practices
• Deliver data quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality throughout all data processes and systems

Master Data & Project Support

• Manage master data within the data lake, partnering with teams across the business to ensure accuracy for all manual data inputs
• Develop and maintain policies for master and reference data management
• Work with the BI Development team to scope all data changes and project requirements

Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement more efficient technologies and business processes
• Drive improvements in data workflows and system capabilities
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for non‑technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring Essential Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of Business Intelligence / data experience
• Relevant professional or industry qualifications with advanced SQL and data analysis expertise
• Expert proficiency with BI tools and strong documentation capabilities
• Confident communicator with end‑to‑end project ownership experience
• Strong business analysis skills and excellent user engagement abilities

Technical Competencies

• Project Management, Data Governance, and Change Management experience
• Functional and technical understanding of Google reporting and data warehouse architecture
• Proficiency in SQL databases, including building both basic and complex queries
• Experience with cloud data warehouse technologies and confidence working with large datasets (e.g. Big Query)
• Understanding of data integrity, quality issues, and end‑to‑end data flows
• Experience in managing, capturing, defining, and documenting user information requirements within maintainable environments

Additional Skills

• Experience training non‑finance users
• Strong team working and collaboration abilities
• Highly articulate, personable, and engaging communication style
• Well‑organised with flexibility to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and deliver results
• Star and snowflake schema modelling experience (desirable)

What We Offer Professional Development

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Clear career growth pathways

Benefits Package

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Save‑as‑you‑earn programme
• Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Extensive discount platform with savings and cashback at numerous retailers
• Gym membership savings and cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial education and loan access
• Parental, menopause, and fertility support services

Working Arrangements

• Location: Support Centre in Watford
• Working Pattern: Hybrid model with flexible blend of remote and office‑based working
• Environment: Collaborative culture where teams come together to support each other and build strong working relationships

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels part of a successful team. Our colleagues come from diverse backgrounds, united by a determination to succeed and a passion for excellence.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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