Director of Analytics

Focal Systems

. Own the analytics architecture end to end, from the Snowflake warehouse and dbt transformation layer through to the BI/reporting layer .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLead💰 £121,000 - £137,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analytics architecture, including ownership of Snowflake data warehouse and dbt transformation layer, while leading a team of analysts and engineers to deliver impactful BI solutions. Proficient in translating complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.

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SQL ExpertiseSnowflake Data WarehouseTeam LeadershipBI Tool EvaluationData Governance

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Hard Skills

SQLData ModelingComplex CTEsWindow FunctionsQuery OptimizationDbtCloud Data WarehouseAnalytical Problem SolvingExecutive ReportingSelf-Serve Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam DevelopmentRemote CollaborationCrisp Presentation

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeDbtSigmaLookerTableauPower BIHexMode

Industry Keywords

Analytics ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceData SecurityData GovernanceOperational Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the analytics architecture end to end, from the Snowflake warehouse and dbt transformation layer through to the BI/reporting layer
Set and evolve BI tooling strategy, evaluating Sigma versus alternatives such as Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Hex, or Mode
Lead, hire, and develop a team of analysts and analytics engineers
Partner with Product, Customer Success, and Engineering to define key metrics and build self-serve reporting
Translate business questions into well-scoped analytical work
Establish data modeling standards, testing, and governance across dbt models
Own data security and access controls across the warehouse and BI layer
Build and own executive-facing reporting on product availability, store performance, and inventory accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical chops in SQL and the modern data stack (warehouse, transformation layer, BI layer)
Experience leading or growing a team of analysts or analytics engineers
Ability to own ambiguous, open-ended analytical problems
Ability to communicate findings crisply to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
8+ years of experience in analytics, with at least 3 years directly managing or leading a team
Deep hands-on SQL, including complex CTEs, window functions, and query optimization
Real experience running a cloud data warehouse; Snowflake strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with dbt or a comparable transformation layer
Track record evaluating, migrating, or scaling BI tools
Experience translating messy operational data into decisions executives act on
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfortable operating remote-first, across a distributed team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
Generous Paid Time Off
Pension
Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Learning and Development Budget