Director of Business Analytics and Insights (12 month FTC)

About the role:

We have an opportunity for someone who is excellent at solving sophisticated business problems using data to join as a Director of Business Analytics and Insights on a 12-month FTC

The role combines the technical side of data analysis to drive business/strategic impact. The combined skills mean you will be able to provide high-value insight to your stakeholders who in turn are empowered to make our products better for our customers .  

You will be leading a team of high performing analysts working in the product space collaborating with Product, Engineering, Finance and Strategy in helping drive product strategy and execution.  

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and encourage a team of 15+ analysts and insights professionals, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Provide mentorship, development opportunities, and performance management for team members.

Collaborator Engagement:

• Act as a trusted partner for senior collaborators, primarily in product and engineering, to foster alignment and provide valuable insights.
• Foster positive relationships throughout the organization to influence decision-making and promote a data-first approach.

Strategy and Insights:

• Drive the definition and evolution of key business metrics to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Use data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities, inform strategy formulation, and shape product roadmaps
• Coordinate product experimentation efforts, ensuring robust methodologies and clear insights to guide decision-making.

Performance Reporting and Business Impact:

• Utilize your experience to establish and propel high-quality business performance processes, connecting all the necessary elements to ensure the business comprehends the key factors affecting performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize performance.

Team Prioritization and Focus:

• Assist teams in effectively prioritizing initiatives to align with business goals and collaborator needs
• Balance competing demands on the analytics team, ensuring resources are allocated to high-impact, strategic priorities
• Proactively communicate trade-offs and timelines with collaborators to manage expectations and ensure focus on value creation.

What will you bring ? 

Experience:

• Strong track record with experience in analytics, strategy, or insights, with a record of success in senior leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead sizable teams (15+), with strong expertise in people management, talent development, and organizational design.

Technical and Analytical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of analytics frameworks, business intelligence tools, and data visualization platforms
• Strong understanding of experimentation, metrics definition, and business reporting processes.

Leadership and Collaborator Engagement:

• Outstanding collaborator and influencer, particularly with senior leaders in product and engineering 
• A problem solver who can balance short-term priorities with long-term vision.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about data, strategy, and driving meaningful business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!