Head of Data

Plenti is a fintech lender that seeks a Head of Data to lead its data, analytics, and business intelligence capability. The role involves scaling a modern Databricks-based platform, building a best-in-class BI function, and driving forward-looking, automated decisioning. The ideal candidate has strong commercial acumen, a proven track record of building and leading high-performing data teams, and experience in financial services or lending.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in leadership across large-scale data and analytics teams
• Proven experience transitioning organisations from reporting-led models to intelligence-led, insight-driven environments
• Strong track record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing, multidisciplinary data teams
• Demonstrated success in delivering data strategies that translate into measurable business outcomes
• Deep expertise across modern cloud data platforms, data engineering, BI, and advanced analytics / AI/ML
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Experience in financial services or lending is highly regarded; experience operating in a regulated environment is essential

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Volunteer and study leave
• Monthly social events
• Office snacks
• Company Townhalls
• D&I initiatives and events