Associate Director Of Data, Reporting And Mi

Role:Associate Director of Data, Reporting and MI

Location: Manchester

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We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

NCC Group is a FTSE-listed company with purpose at its heart – to help create a more secure digital future. Within NCC group there are two market-leading global businesses: Cyber and Software Escrow. The Associate Director of Data, Reporting and MI is a pivotal role at NCC Group, responsible for leading the data analytics and reporting team. The role will be accountable for maintaining data quality standards, data ownership and business insights across the group, with significant engagement with C-Suite stakeholders. This position will drive the development and execution of our data and reporting strategy, ensuring that we have access to accurate, relevant, and actionable information to guide our business decisions. The candidate will have a deep understanding of Data analysis, reporting tools, and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Key Accountabilities:

• Data Strategy: Develop and execute a data strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives, ensuring the collection, storage, and accessibility of relevant data with appropriate data quality rules and ownership across business functions
• Data Analysis: Oversee data analysis activities, identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Use statistical, machine learning, and other data analysis techniques to gain insights.
• Reporting: Lead the development and maintenance of reporting systems and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders, leveraging our Power BI and Azure Synapse technology platforms.
• Data Quality: Ensure data quality and accuracy through data governance, data cleansing, and data validation processes.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Data analysts and reporting specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data and reporting needs, and proactively provide insights that drive improvements.
• Technology Utilization: Evaluate and implement data analysis and reporting tools and technologies that can enhance our capabilities and efficiency.
• Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, including GDPR and other relevant laws, to protect sensitive information.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis and reporting, and integrate them into our processes.

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Analytics.
• Proven experience in owning, formulating and delivering a corporate wide Data strategy targeting all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage a high-volume backlog of work and prioritise according to business value measures, and deliver through team.
• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Data analysis tools and languages, such as SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders, including C-Suite
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Familiarity with data governance, data security, and data privacy regulations.
• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to data-driven decision-making.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers
• Working as One NCC
• Always Learning
• Being Inclusive and Respectful
• Delivering Brilliantly
• Looking Externally

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.