Head of Data & Analytics - Lead Data Strategy & AI

3stepIT; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition & Rewards

Continuous Learning

Wellbeing Focus

Purpose-Driven Work

Fun & Connection

Job summary

3stepIT in Helsinki seeks a Head of Data & Analytics to shape how data drives performance and decisions across the group. You will lead global data capabilities, governance, reporting, automation, and AI initiatives while fostering a data-driven culture with stakeholders across markets.

The role requires extensive experience in data strategy, leadership, and international collaboration, and offers a chance to influence technology and sustainability-driven outcomes within a global circle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics, including data strategy implementation and delivering measurable business value from data.
• Experience in international multi-country environments and cross-functional collaboration across markets and functions.
• Proven leadership in building and guiding teams through complex data initiatives and transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data architecture, AI, BI, and modern analytics tools (Power BI, Qlik).
• Ability to prioritise and execute data initiatives while balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.
• Experience coaching analysts and stakeholders to develop data-driven capabilities across an organization.
• Fluent in English; Finnish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data & Analytics function with a unified approach to data, analytics, governance, and BI.
• Execute the data strategy and lead data initiatives across the organisation, from use cases to transformation projects.
• Own the data roadmap and backlog, prioritise initiatives and ensure delivery of data and reporting solutions.
• Establish and maintain data governance, ownership models, and best practices to maximise data value.
• Partner with IT to develop scalable data architecture, optimise data processes, and implement analytics tools.
• Lead and coach data professionals and stakeholders to foster a data-driven culture.
• Deliver insights, reporting, and performance analytics to support decision-making.
• Drive AI adoption in the data team and contribute to the company's AI strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Coaching data professionals

Education

Degree in Business Administration/Analytics/Information Management

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

SQL

Job description

3stepIT in Helsinki seeks a Head of Data & Analytics to shape how data drives performance and decisions across the group. You will lead global data capabilities, governance, reporting, automation, and AI initiatives while fostering a data-driven culture with stakeholders across markets.

The role requires extensive experience in data strategy, leadership, and international collaboration, and offers a chance to influence technology and sustainability-driven outcomes within a global circle.