FARFETCH
Lead Data Analyst
FARFETCHPortugal9 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

TECHNOLOGY

We're on a mission to build end-to-end products and technology that powers the an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere, understanding the motivations and needs of our customers and partners, to designing and testing hypotheses, to creating industry-leading experiences for luxury customers.

THE ROLE (parental leave cover)

Reporting to the Analytics Manager, you will lead the analytics agenda for critical product and platform initiatives. As a Lead Data Analyst, you’ll combine advanced analytics, AI, and experimentation to shape strategy, influence roadmaps, and optimize user and partner experiences. You will guide analysts, partner with Product and Engineering leaders, and ensure data is a driving force in decision-making across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Hands-on Analytics (60%)
  • Conduct advanced analyses (causal inference, forecasting, cost-benefit, impact analysis) to drive product, pricing, and growth decisions
  • Apply predictive and prescriptive analytics (ML/AI models for demand forecasting, churn, recommendations) to inform business strategy
  • Analyze customer journeys and e-commerce economics, uncovering opportunities to optimize funnel performance, promotions, and margin trade-offs
  • Design, recommend, and evaluate A/B and multivariate tests, ensuring statistical rigor and actionable outcomes
  • Build and maintain scalable reporting and dashboards in SQL and Looker, automating insights for stakeholders
  • Leadership & Team Priorities (40%)
  • Partner with the Data Manager to define and manage team priorities, balancing strategic projects with operational needs
  • Coordinate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical outputs
  • Provide mentorship and coaching, upskilling analysts in methodology, experimentation, and communication
  • Support administrative aspects of the team (planning, reporting, stakeholder updates)




Who You Are

  • 5+ years of experience in data analytics, with a strong e-commerce orientation (mandatory)
  • Experience in coordinating or mentoring analysts, helping to set priorities and establish best practices
  • Skilled in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) to transform data into actionable insights
  • Strong foundation in statistics, experimentation, and program evaluation, with experience applying data to solve real-world business problems
  • An excellent communicator and strategic thinker, able to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Economics) preferred




Rewards & Benefits

  • Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
  • Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
  • Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
  • Flexible benefits program




EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

  • Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law




SCAM DISCLAIMER

  • It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process



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