Senior Business Insights Manager (financial analysis)

About the Role

Our client, a leading organisation in the financial service sector, is seeking a Senior Business Insight Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions through high-impact financial analysis and data-driven insights. This is a senior leadership position with direct influence at executive level.You'll act as the key interface for senior stakeholders, manage priorities across a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and reporting processes. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organisation's future direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert financial analysis and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for executive stakeholders, understanding their needs and influencing outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Finance, Data & Analytic, and Client-Facing teams to ensure a joined-up approach.
• Oversee team priorities, resource allocation, and delivery against critical deadlines.
• Represent the department at senior leadership meetings, championing the team's work and influencing decisions.
• Drive innovation in data modelling, reporting, and analytical methodologies.
• Up-skill team members in financial planning and data expertise to maintain best-in-class capability.

About You

• Significant experience in financial analysis, business insights, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing teams and delivering results through others.
• Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior level.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Good understanding of finance functions (accountancy qualification not required).

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation in a senior leadership role where your insights will directly influence strategic decisions. You'll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values ambition, integrity, and care.

Exceptional Benefits Package

Our client offers a market-leading benefits package designed to support your well-being, career development, and lifestyle:

• Generous Pension: 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%.
• Private Medical Insurance: Individual cover from day one; family cover after one year.
• Life Assurance: 8x salary.
• Income Protection: 75% of salary.
• Company Share Scheme & Discretionary Bonus.
• Flexible Holidays: Buy up to 5 extra days.
• Green Car Scheme & Season Ticket Loans.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced parental and carer leave.
• Study Support: Funding and study days for courses and qualifications.
• Volunteering Days & Gym Discounts.
• Plus, a wide range of voluntary benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)