Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d)

softgarden e-recruiting gmbh; Bernau; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Remote work options

Public transport ticket or job bike

Modern hardware

Job summary

softgarden e-recruiting gmbh is seeking a Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d) to turn data into better business decisions. You will lead the BI analytics team and shape how we measure success with executive dashboards and KPI frameworks in Power BI.

You will build and optimize data pipelines, contribute to the Microsoft Fabric data platform, and work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance and Operations to enable strategic decisions and data-driven growth.

Qualifications

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

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 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 with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance and Operations to support strategic initiatives and decisions.
• Define business requirements for BI and data projects and ensure high data quality across reporting environments.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-powered analytics to improve reporting efficiency and impact.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modelling

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

BI reporting

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

• Leadership Role
• 8/7/26

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

If you're excited about turning data into business outcomes, leading a team, and helping shape the future of data-driven decision-making at softgarden, we'd love to hear from you.

Your contact:

Tom Kleinschmidt
Talent Acquisition Manager

Working at softgarden means constantly rethinking recruiting. As one of the leading providers for recruiting solutions, we bring companies and applicants together, quickly and easily. With our unique softgarden feedback solution, employer branding strategies are optimised and employee evaluations are presented transparently.

Together with 180 employees, softgarden stands for an open company culture in which everyone motivates, listens and trusts. We are proud of our team cohesion and are looking for new colleagues to support our mission to modernise recruiting.