Director of Reporting & Self-service Analytics

About the role

• Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and were looking for a [Head of] Reporting & Self-service Analytics to lay the foundation for data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Director of Analytics & Insights, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our digital future by unlocking actionable reports based on a global reporting framework and enabling business users to build their analytics solutions.
  

Key responsibilities include

• Oversee the Reporting & Self-service Analytics unit at Barry Callebaut, directly reporting to the Senior Director of Analytics & Insights
• Lead a team of data-, BI-, and UX Engineers to build up reporting and self-service analytics capabilities
• Develop a framework for governed reporting and analytics, including global governance of key performance metrics
• Oversee the development of reports and dashboards according to business needs, including the development of analytical data models
• Develop a framework of best practices and training, and build a community to enable reporting and analytics across Barry Callebaut
• Oversee the lifecycle management of reporting and self-service analytics solutions at Barry Callebaut at a global level
• Collaborate with our Data Enablement team to foster a culture of data literacy and data-driven decision-making
• Support the business in the development of reporting and analytics solutions
• Prioritize initiatives based on business value and steer the implementation of new technologies
• This is a global leadership role with key stakeholders located in Brussels, Zurich, and other locations of our global footprint, and thus requires up to 25% travel.

About you

• Graduate degree in IT/technology, data, computer science, engineering, business administration or a comparable field
• Proficient in English
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Data & Analytics tools (e.g. PowerBI, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, etc.), certifications appreciated
• Extensive experience with SAP Analytics tools, particularly SAC, certifications appreciated
• Significant experience in building and leading analytics teams in the food & beverages/manufacturing industry (additional relevant industry experience is a plus)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including the management of multi-cultural, dispersed teams
• Deep understanding of roles, processes and technologies around business intelligence, reporting & analytics, and data modeling incl. related trends
• Experienced in enabling an organization through best-in-class reporting and analytics capabilities
• The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda
• Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams & driving change collaboratively on a global scale
• Independent and self-driven personality
• Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization
• Exhibits a passion for advanced analytics and innovation, constantly seeking new and creative solutions to enhance processes, decision-making and user experiences
• Embraces agile methodologies and flexible thinking to adapt to changing digital trends and business needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partners
• Possesses good communication skills, capable of complex strategies clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiences
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progress
• Inspires and motivates teams, encouraging innovation and ownership, while providing guidance and support to achieve high performance and meet transformation goals
• Maintains focus and composure in the face of setbacks, showing resilience and the ability to pivot strategies as necessary in response to new challenges and opportunities
• Champions diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all team members feel valued and can contribute to their full potential while adhering to high ethical standards in all decisions and actions

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