Head of Global Business Analytics (W/M)

Bel; Suresnes; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading food company is seeking a Head of Global Business Analytics to lead data strategy and analytics initiatives. This role involves working with complex datasets and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of FMCG experience and strong analytical and communication skills. This position is based at the company's headquarters in Suresnes, France.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a business analyst in FMCG.
• Experience with data providers like Circana / Nielsen.
• Fluent in English required.

Responsabilités

• Build & implement data strategy for key data sources.
• Lead global panel data acquisition and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate monthly business analysis reports.

Connaissances

Business analysis

Data manipulation

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Storytelling communication

Formation

10+ years experience in FMCG as business analyst

Fluent in English

Outils

Nielsen

IRI

Visualization tools

Description du poste

Overview

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as about 30 local brands. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €3.74 billion.

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Then come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

LOCATION AND DATE

Location

Located at Bel Headquarters, 2 allée de Longchamp 92150 Suresnes, France

Job : Full time

At Bel, the vision for the Strategic Insights department (SI) is to become a competitive advantage for the company, running a Best-in-class Insights & Foresights factory, powered by big & smart data analytics. The Head of Global Business Analytics belongs to the global SI team, with a direct reporting line to the head of Strategic Insights for Bel group. The position is located in Suresnes, France.

Main Missions

• Data strategy and management
  • Build & implement the data vision and data strategy – centered around key data sources: panel (retail & consumer), datasharing, e-com, OOH
  • Lead the global panel data acquisition & supplier relationship and leverage their thought leaderships and existing knowledge (at least make it available for the team)
• Bel business analytics capabilities
  • Lead and animate the company data leveraging & capabilities programs, working with external partners to serve internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Data team, partners like Artefact, RGM team, …
  • One of the big projects to lead will be about the ROI measurement of our activation (which solution / in house or external, …)
  • Bel analytics community animation, within the Strategic Insights team and beyond
  • Upskilling program, culture and tool deployments, worldwide consistency and harmonization
  • Taste for change management to drive Bel more data driven
• Global strategic analysis
  • Coordinate the company monthly business analysis report, together with local strategic insights managers (mainly automatized)
  • Be the data & analytics partner for all global functions (COMEX, sales / RGM / category team, marketing, RID) leading both yearly analysis (innovation review, category review, portfolio analysis) and punctual ad hoc analysis request

Profile / Skills

• Education & Experience :
  • Minimum 10 years of experience and expertise as business analyst in FMCG space, with an agency experience and if possible with a FMCG company
  • Experience working with data and data providers such as Circana / Nielsen, Kantar, or loyalty cards analytic programs
  • Experience working in a multicultural, international environment / company is necessary.
  • Fluent in English
• Technical skills :
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience manipulating large, complex datasets from multiple sources (Nielsen, IRI, etc.), coupled with solid business thinking
  • Affinity for visualizing data in a way that is relevant to answering specific business questions
  • Visualization tool familiarity is a plus
• Soft skills :
  • Accountable, autonomous & proactive
  • Strong business acumen
  • Strongcapacity to connect the dots : Ability to translate data analysis into clear presentations with actionable insights and recommendations
  • Excellent storyteller, leveraging effective & impactful communication skills
  • Enthusiast & energetic Team player, with a sharing & cross-fertilization mindset and strong collaboration skills - must be comfortable working with teams throughout the organization (horizontally and vertically), with drive and enthusiasm
  • Solid Influencing skills – has a point of view, articulates it, and has the ability to influence senior leadership at local and global level
  • Curious learner, with strong appetite for new tools and approaches
  • Eager to work with people from different countries and cultures
  • Flexible and agile, with capacity to overcome obstacles & create solutions when they don’t exist