Business Intelligence Team Leader

Job Description Summary:

Job Title: TMEA Business Intelligence Team Leader

Reports to: Head of Operations

Department: Management

Career Family: Data Analysis

The Business Intelligence (BI) Team Leader is responsible for leading the development and delivery of data-driven insights to support both operational and strategic decision-making across the organization. The role ensures strong data governance, high-quality reporting, and proactive analytics that drive business efficiency, performance, profitability, and growth.

Specific Duties

1. BI Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the BI strategy aligned with business priorities

• Lead and develop the BI team (analysts and business partners)

• Establish governance, standards, and best practices for data and reporting

• Act as the primary point of contact between regional and global BI teams

2. Business Partnering

• Partner closely with key functions:

  • Commercial (sales, pricing)

  • Technical (customer product performance)

  • Internal Operations

  • Finance, Marketing, and Planning

• Translate business needs into actionable insights and analytics solutions

• Ensure BI support is embedded in decision-making processes

3. Data & Analytics Delivery

• Oversee development of dashboards, reports, and KPIs using data generated through / linked to Aviagen systems where possible

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting (sales, forecasts, market data, financials, etc.)

• Deliver advanced analytics including:

  • Forecasting

  • Product performance

  • Market and competitor analysis

  • Profitability and performance analysis

• Drive proactive insights to identify risks and opportunities early

4. Data Governance & Systems

• Establish strong data governance frameworks and data quality standards

• Ensure integration across systems and improve data accessibility

• Collaborate with IT and global teams on system improvements and tools

• Reduce duplication and improve data consistency across functions

• Coordinate implementation of Aviagen systems/software in regional entities in liaison with Global BI/IT teams.

5. Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in current BI capabilities and drive improvements

• Support key decisions such as:

  • Market and product strategies

  • Investment opportunities

  • Customer profitability and collections

• Improve business performance through actionable insights

• Promote a data-driven culture across the organization

Staff Management: Manages data group

Financial Management: No direct financial responsibility

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed

Location: Flexible based on candidate location in TMEA or Europe

Personal Requirements for the Role

Specific Experience:                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering or related field 

• 7–10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence / Analytics

• Proven experience in team leadership

• Strong experience with BI tools (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau)

• Experience with data modeling, SQL, and analytics tools

• Strong business acumen (commercial, financial, operational understanding)

Competencies, Skill & Attributes:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Leadership and team development

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Systems driven mindset