Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d)

Softgarden; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Berlin office near the zoo

30 days vacation with a 5-day week

Flexible working hours

Home office and remote work options

Company pension plan

Public transportation ticket or a job/

Modern hardware (Mac or Windows)

Team events and parties

Job summary

softgarden is seeking a Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d) in Berlin to transform data into strategic insights. You will lead the Analytics team, own executive dashboards in Power BI, and drive reporting across departments.

You will shape KPI frameworks, integrate new data sources into the data platform, and identify automation opportunities leveraging AI to boost impact. This role blends leadership with hands-on analytics in a SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Analytics, BI, Controlling, FP&A, or comparable analytical role.
• Hands-on Power BI experience: dashboards, data modelling, stakeholder reporting.
• Experience with SQL, data pipelines, and modern data warehouse environments.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or small teams.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Analytics team.
• Own and continuously improve executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and reporting structures in Power BI.
• Support the Microsoft Fabric data platform by integrating new data sources and improving pipelines.
• Conduct business analyses to identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives.
• Define business requirements for BI and data projects and ensure high data quality across reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-supported analytics to improve reporting efficiency and impact.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Data pipelines

Modern data warehouse

Job description

Your role

Data tells a story. The question is: can you turn it into better business decisions?

At softgarden, we're looking for a Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d) who combines analytical excellence with leadership skills. You'll help shape how we measure success, uncover opportunities, and provide the insights that guide strategic decisions across the business.

This is not a pure management role. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building solutions, and leading by example.

What you'll do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Analytics team.


• Own and continuously improve executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and reporting structures in Power BI.


• Support the development of our Microsoft Fabric data platform by integrating new business data sources and improving data pipelines.


• Conduct business analyses to identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.


• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.


• Define business requirements for BI and data projects and ensure high data quality standards across reporting environments.


• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-supported analytics to improve reporting efficiency and business impact.

What you bring along

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Controlling, FP&A, or a comparable analytical role.


• Strong hands-on expertise in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, and stakeholder reporting/communication.


• Experience working with SQL, data pipelines, and modern data warehouse environments.


• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or small teams.


• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at different organizational levels.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a SaaS environment, Microsoft Fabric, Python, AI-driven analytics, or Tableau-to-Power-BI migrations is a strong plus.

Why softgarden?

Coffee and free food in the office are amazing and yes, we do have those. But let's be honest, that is not what really matters. At softgarden we strive to live an open company culture, where ...

• work moves around your personal life and not the other way around


• fair communication and feedback are not just any buzzwords


• you are trusted with flexible working hours, home office and remote work options

But of course, we also have the other benefits, too ...

• Public transportation ticket or a job bike


• Company pension plan


• Access to corporate benefits


• 30 days of vacation with a 5-day week


• Discounted Wellpass membership


• A present for your birthday and company anniversary


• Modern hardware (Mac or Windows - your choice)


• Team events, such as our christmas parties, free lunches, and after-work drinks


• A great, central office in Berlin near the zoo