Global Head of Business Intelligence

Pay10 Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in Dubai is seeking a Global Head of Business Intelligence to spearhead enterprise-wide BI functions. The successful candidate will define and execute a cohesive BI strategy, ensuring data-driven decision-making across all departments. With 15-20 years of experience in analytics leadership, this role offers significant influence within the organization and direct engagement with C-level executives.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years’ experience in Business Intelligence, Data Strategy, or Analytics leadership.
• Proven success in building BI functions that integrate both financial and non-financial data.
• Strong understanding of business operations, commercial levers, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a unified BI strategy supporting financial and operational priorities.
• Lead the design and governance of a robust analytics ecosystem.
• Deliver dashboards for the CFO, CEO, and Executive Committee.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Data Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Visualisation

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics

Tools

BI tools

ERP/CRM/HRMS integration (e.g., NetSuite, WebHR)

Job description

Job Title: Global Head of Business Intelligence

Location: Dubai

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Finance

Position Overview

We are hiring a strategic, commercially minded, and highly analytical Global Head of Business Intelligence to lead an enterprise-wide BI function. While positioned within the Finance umbrella, this role will be the central hub for data-driven decision-making across all functions — from operations and sales to product, compliance, and HR. You will shape and execute a BI strategy that provides the leadership team with timely, actionable insights, enabling performance optimisation and growth at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Finance-Driven Business Intelligence

• Define and deliver a unified BI strategy that supports financial, commercial, operational, and strategic priorities.

• Consolidate data from across all business units — Finance, Sales, Product, Compliance, Operations, and People — into actionable insights.

• Enable cross-functional visibility on key business drivers such as customer acquisition, retention, operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and profitability.

• Partner with business leaders to embed data insights into decision-making at all levels.

Data Governance & Analytics Infrastructure

• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Data Engineering to ensure a single source of truth for enterprise data.

• Lead the design, governance, and maintenance of a robust analytics ecosystem, integrating financial and non-financial systems.

• Oversee the selection and optimisation of BI platforms (e.g., Looker) and ensure scalability across regions and entities.

Executive & Board-Level Reporting

• Deliver unified dashboards and reporting for the CFO, CEO, and Executive Committee, covering both financial and non-financial KPIs.

• Provide scenario modelling, trend analysis, and predictive analytics to guide strategic and operational decisions.

• Support the CFO in presenting business performance to the Board and investors.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead a high-performing BI team within Finance, serving all departments globally.

• Position the CFO organisation as the central owner of enterprise performance insight.

• Foster a culture of data literacy, enabling business leaders to make evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• 15–20+ years’ experience in Business Intelligence, Data Strategy, or Analytics leadership, ideally in multinational or high-growth environments.

• Proven success in building BI functions that integrate both financial and non-financial data.

• Strong understanding of business operations, commercial levers, and performance metrics across functions.

• Advanced skills in BI tools and data visualisation, plus familiarity with ERP/CRM/HRMS integration (e.g., NetSuite, WebHR etc.).

• Track record in stakeholder management at C-suite level.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience working directly with CFOs and executive leadership.

• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining Finance ownership of BI.

• Skilled in change management and introducing analytics in complex, multi-country organisations.

• Deep understanding of compliance, governance, and data security in regulated industries.

What You’ll Gain

• A strategic role in shaping the intelligence capability of the CFO organisation.

• Influence over decisions spanning every major business function.

• Direct exposure to the CFO, CEO, and Board.

• The opportunity to embed a Finance-led, data-driven culture in a scaling global business.