Head of Business Intelligence

Head of Business Intelligence (BI)

Lithia UK

Hybrid working - requirements to work in the office twice per week

Salary up to £86,000 depending on experience, with bonus, car allowance, pension, critical illness, life assurance, family health care, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales service

As one of the world’s leading automotive groups, we’re on a mission to modernise personal transportation - wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. Data is at the heart of our decision-making, and we’re looking for an exceptional Head of Business Intelligence to lead our BI function, transforming reporting, analytics, and data-led strategy across our business.

Reporting into the Commercial Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for transforming reporting, enhancing analytic capabilities and ensuring key stakeholders have access to the actionable insights that drive our business performance.

Your Journey as the Head of BI:

• Build a clear BI strategy that supports Lithia UK’s priorities and sets a strong direction for the team
• Lead, coach and develop the BI team. Set standards for communication, quality and delivery
• Be a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across our operational & central teams, understanding their unique challenges and translating these into actionable data solutions
• Own the BI reporting suite and ensure outputs tell a simple, reliable and consistent story
• Drive engagement with Power BI by designing visually compelling dashboard that bring data to life
• Foster a culture of self-service BI. Empowering teams with the training, tools and confidence to harness the power of analytics independently
• Work closely with IT and data engineering teams to ensure the data used in reporting is accurate, consistent and well structured
• You’ll be the driving force behind your team, igniting their motivation and providing expert coaching to ensure targets and goals all exceeded whilst fostering a collaborative work environment
• Establish KPI’s that measure the success of BI initiatives and ensure analytics contribute to business growth and efficiency
• Collaborate with Lithia’s US counterparts to align BI practices, ensuring a seamless integrated approach that drives consistency

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:

• A track record of successfully leading and developing a Bi, analytics or reporting function
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with hands-on experience in dashboard design, DAX and report automation
• Deep understanding of business finance, performance reporting and KPI’s, ensuring data-driven decision making at every level
• Strong experience working with SQL and data modelling
• Exceptional ability to engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a fast-faces and evolving environment
• Experience within the automotive or retail sectors is desirable but not critical

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.