Squad Lead - Business Intelligence

Location(s): London (UK), or Berlin.

Job Purpose and Background in summary

CDP’s Data Analytics Team is looking for an experienced, communicative and enthusiastic Squad Lead - Business Insights who is passionate to use data to support the organisation through developing high impact insights and dashboards that support CDO’s operations and improves decision making towards building a thriving economy which works for people and planet.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Data Analytics Team

The role sits within the Data Analytic team which comprise of more than 20 data analysts working across CDP to deliver a series or innovative data products and data analytical services for internal and external stakeholders including Capital Markets, Cities, States and Regions and Supply Chain clients. Along with the team, you will help develop and deliver exciting and impactful insights projects as well as support day-to-day operations via servicing of ad-hoc requests from across the organisation.

In this role you will work closely with stakeholders from across the organization including finance, marketing, comms, commercial, operations and technology to develop and operationalise impactful metrics and insights. The Business Insights Squad consist of three data analysts reporting directly to the Squad Lead. You will be applying your leadership skills alongside your technical competencies to orchestrate and operationalise single source of truth self-service metrics and KPI solutions. A proven ability to work with and manage multiple stakeholders and projects at once as well as stellar communication skills will be key to succeeding in this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Data Analytics - Business Intelligence squad.
• Create impactful data visuals and insights using Power BI.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define, prioritise and manage insights requirements.
• Develop cloud-based scripts and pipelines using SQL, PySpark & Notebooks.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of data feeding into the metrics, KPIs and dashboards.
• Keep overview of skills and areas for improvement across squad and wider Data Analytics team and ensure appropriate allocation of work.
• Provide clear growth and development trajectories to direct reports.
• Plan/manage features and the backlog.

We would like to see the following skills and experience:

• At least 4-5 years of applied experience providing high impact data analytics and business insights.
• 3+ years of experience in a lead role as well as proven exemplary people and project management skills.
• Expert data visualisation skills and experience working with PowerBI or similar BI tools.
• Experience working with cloud computing in Azure or similar platforms.
• Advanced coding capabilities in SQL, Python, PySpark and Notebooks.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders and building effective working relationships with peers across an organisation.
• Applied experience with CRM tools and marketing automation tools.
• Capable of working collaboratively with Git and DevOps
• Proven experience with agile project/product management is desirable.
• Impeccable communication skills in English – to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A team player mentality is essential.
• A background working with customer segmentation is considered a big plus.
• Great attention to detail and commitment to achieving high standards is essential.

This is a permanent role, reporting to the Head of Data Analytics. 

Salary and benefits: £62,000-70,000 per annum, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. Benefits will be offered based on specific regional requirements. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in one of CDP’s registered offices. We cannot sponsor for this role. 

Before you apply

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How to apply:

Please upload your CV in the application form outlining clearly how you meet the required skills and experience, as well as answering the provided application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is 12th March, 2025. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.