At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pricing strategy and commercial insights to drive sustainable growth.
- Company: Fast-growing fintech business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £150,000 and opportunities for international expansion.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with senior leadership and build a high-performing analytics team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a category-defining business and influence key strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in strategy or insights, strong analytical skills, and experience with SQL and Python.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 150000 £ per year.
A high-growth fintech business is seeking an ambitious Head of Commercial Strategy & Insights to lead pricing and commercial insight across its customer propositions, offering £150,000. This role will own pricing strategy end-to-end, contribute to the development of new partnerships, and drive innovation through data-led learning. The position sits at the centre of the company's commercial and pricing strategy, using data-driven insights to identify how pricing can be used as a key lever for sustainable growth. The successful candidate will analyse customer behaviour, commercial performance, and market dynamics to inform decision-making and support the company's scaling ambitions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analytics or strategy professional looking to step into a senior leadership role within a fast-growing, category-defining business. The role offers close collaboration with senior leadership, including the executive team and founders, and the chance to shape a critical strategic capability as the company expands both in the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the company's commercial analytics and pricing capability, working closely with strategy, finance, commercial, and engineering teams.
- Own and evolve pricing strategies across all customer propositions, ensuring they support sustainable growth and commercial performance.
- Use data and advanced analytics to generate insights that influence commercial decisions and business strategy.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver impactful initiatives informed by analytics and experimentation.
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on analysis, translating complex data into actionable business recommendations.
- Over time, build and lead a high-performing commercial analytics team.
Candidate Profile
- 7+ years' experience in strategy and insight, either in industry or consulting.
- Strong academic background (ideally 2:1 or above) in a quantitative or STEM discipline from a leading university.
- Advanced technical capability, including experience with SQL and Python, and the ability to work deeply with complex datasets.
- Demonstrated ability to combine detailed analysis with broader strategic thinking.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
- High levels of ownership and accountability, with a proactive approach to driving outcomes.
Head of Commercial Strategy & Insights in London employer: Strat Journeys
Join a dynamic fintech company that champions innovation and data-driven decision-making, offering an exciting opportunity for the Head of Commercial Strategy & Insights. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, you'll work closely with senior leadership to shape the company's commercial strategy while enjoying a vibrant work culture that values creativity and strategic thinking. Located in a fast-paced environment, this role not only provides competitive compensation but also the chance to make a significant impact as the company scales both in the UK and internationally.
