Finance BI Data Lead - Interim
Posted 1 day ago by HW Interim Solutions
£130,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance BI Data Lead role involves bridging technical delivery and strategic finance insight, focusing on data strategy and leading key projects within the Finance BI function for a 6-month engagement. The position requires strong SQL and ETL expertise, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver data-driven solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with finance teams and senior leadership to ensure accurate and scalable reporting aligned with business goals. This hands-on role also includes mentoring team members and championing best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Bridge technical delivery and strategic finance insight.
- Drive data strategy and lead key projects within the Finance BI function.
- Design robust data pipelines and ensure accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with finance teams, system accountants, and senior leadership.
- Mentor team members and champion best practices.
- Deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in SQL development.
- Strong understanding of ETL and data warehousing.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience with financial reporting structures and OLAP cubes.
- Background in finance or high-volume transactional environments.
- Confidence to lead projects in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): £700.00 daily
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
On behalf of our client, HW Interim Solutions are seeking a Finance BI Data Lead to help bridge technical delivery and strategic finance insight, drive data strategy and lead key projects within the Finance BI function, for a 6 month engagement. This is a hands-on role combining strong SQL and ETL expertise with the ability to shape architecture, influence stakeholders, and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions. Reporting into the Head of BI, the successful candidate will work closely with finance teams, system accountants, and senior leadership to ensure reporting is accurate, scalable, and aligned to wider business goals. From designing robust data pipelines to mentoring team members and championing best practice, this role bridges the gap between technical delivery and strategic business insight. Candidates will need proven experience in SQL development, a strong understanding of ETL and data warehousing and the confidence to lead projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement are essential. Experience with financial reporting structures, OLAP cubes, or platforms like App Studio is advantageous, as is a background in finance or high-volume transactional environments. This role is offered on a day rate basis, outside of IR35 - rate £550-700pd. The client is based in the North East, with expectation to be on site 3 days pw.