Director, Strategy & Business Analytics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Strategy & Business Analytics based in United States.

The Director, Strategy & Business Analytics is a high-impact role focused on transforming complex business data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions.
This position partners closely with senior and executive leaders to identify opportunities, solve critical business challenges, and improve performance through analytics.
The role combines hands-on analytical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring the ability to build models, dashboards, and recommendations that influence business direction.
You will work across multiple functions, translating data into meaningful narratives that support growth, efficiency, and customer-focused outcomes.
As the analytics function expands, this opportunity will evolve into a leadership role responsible for mentoring and developing a high-performing analytics team.
This position is ideal for an experienced analytics professional who thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys connecting data, strategy, and business impact.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Strategy & Business Analytics based in United States.

The Director, Strategy & Business Analytics is a high-impact role focused on transforming complex business data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions.
This position partners closely with senior and executive leaders to identify opportunities, solve critical business challenges, and improve performance through analytics.
The role combines hands-on analytical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring the ability to build models, dashboards, and recommendations that influence business direction.
You will work across multiple functions, translating data into meaningful narratives that support growth, efficiency, and customer-focused outcomes.
As the analytics function expands, this opportunity will evolve into a leadership role responsible for mentoring and developing a high-performing analytics team.
This position is ideal for an experienced analytics professional who thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys connecting data, strategy, and business impact.

Accountabilities:

The Director, Strategy & Business Analytics will lead strategic analytical initiatives, uncover business opportunities, and provide executive-level insights that support informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Independently lead analytical projects across multiple business areas, identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and strategic outcomes.
• Proactively identify business challenges, performance gaps, and emerging opportunities that require deeper analysis and data-driven solutions.
• Translate complex business questions into structured analytical approaches by defining objectives, methodologies, and required data sources.
• Build advanced analyses, business models, dashboards, and reporting solutions that deliver timely and actionable insights.
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic perspectives to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain self-service dashboards that provide business teams with visibility into key performance metrics.
• Apply statistical techniques including segmentation, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, forecasting, and other analytical methods based on business needs.
• Analyze machine learning outputs and translate technical results into practical recommendations for business leaders.
• Partner with Data Engineering and Analytics Engineering teams to address data requirements, improve data models, and enhance analytical capabilities.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while balancing resources and focusing on business impact.
• Support the long-term growth of the Business Analytics function by taking on future people leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, coaching, and developing analytics professionals.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, executive communication skills, and experience applying data insights to business decisions. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, analytical, or business-related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, data analysis, or a related field, with a proven record of hands-on analytical execution.
• Experience presenting complex analyses and recommendations to C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.
• Experience partnering across multiple business functions and influencing decisions through data-driven insights.
• Strong SQL skills with regular experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Sigma, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of dbt and modern data transformation workflows.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods, including descriptive statistics, regression, segmentation, hypothesis testing, and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret machine learning outputs, identify relevant use cases, and communicate results to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for executive stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to identify the right questions and determine the best analytical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate multiple systems while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain composed during challenging conversations or changing priorities.
• Ability to receive feedback, continuously improve, and maintain high performance standards.
• Availability for a full-time position.

Benefits:

The role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive environment focused on employee growth, wellbeing, and long-term success, including:

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $191,500 to $220,000, depending on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, sick days, and vacation time.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax transit benefits.
• No-cost life insurance benefits.
• Voluntary benefits options.
• Pet health insurance discounts.
• Wellness incentive programs.
• Employee mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Remote work flexibility.

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