Global Principal Data Analyst

Avolta; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Avolta is seeking a Global Principal Data Analyst to lead strategic analytics, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial performance and growth. You will partner with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Strategy, Technology, and Data Science to define performance frameworks and enable data-driven decisions.

Based in Milan or Madrid, you will own KPI frameworks, oversee analytics initiatives, and mentor analysts while shaping Avolta's data strategy and

Competenze

• 8+ years in Analytics, BI, Data Science, Commercial Strategy, Consulting, Revenue Management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data and analytics.
• Strong commercial understanding of revenue, profitability, pricing, forecasting and performance drivers.
• Advanced SQL skills and strong Python proficiency.
• Experience with large, multi-source datasets and modern analytics ecosystems.

Mansioni

• Own and evolve global KPI frameworks and analytical methodologies across regions and units.
• Establish best practices for analytics, reporting, and insight generation across functions.
• Promote data quality, governance, and transparency across key data assets.
• Support evolution of analytics, AI, and decision intelligence capabilities.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations influencing strategy, investments, and priorities.

Conoscenze

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical depth

Commercial acumen

Influence without authority

Data storytelling

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science / Analytics / Statistics

Strumenti

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Descrizione del lavoro

Avolta is the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, placing the traveler at the heart of everything we do. By combining travel retail, convenience and F&B, we create integrated and innovative experiences across the traveler’s journey.

Our 77,000 team members deliver these experiences every day across more than 5,100 outlets in around 1,000 locations, including airports, motorways and other travel destinations, in over 70 countries.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Global Principal Data Analyst serves as Avolta's strategic analytics lead, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial performance, business growth, and enterprise value. Partnering with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Strategy, Technology, and Data Science, this role shapes Avolta's analytics strategy by identifying strategic opportunities, defining global performance frameworks, and enabling critical business decisions through advanced analytics and data-driven recommendations.

The Principal Data Analyst is accountable for translating data into measurable business outcomes across global markets while advancing analytical best practices and fostering a data-driven culture. As a highly visible individual contributor, the role combines deep analytical expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence to drive meaningful impact across Avolta's global operations. The role reports to the Global Strategy Senior Manager and can be based in Madrid, Spain or Milan, Italy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Strategy & Performance Management

• Own and evolve global KPI frameworks, performance measurement standards, and analytical methodologies across regions and business units
• Establish best practices for analytics, reporting, and insight generation across functions and regions
• Promote data quality, governance, consistency, and transparency across key business data assets
• Support the evolution of Avolta's analytics, AI, and decision intelligence capabilities

Strategic Analytics & Business Impact

• Shape and drive the analytics agenda supporting Avolta's key strategic and commercial priorities
• Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, performance improvement initiatives, and business risks
• Deliver data-driven recommendations that influence commercial strategy, investment decisions, and operational priorities
• Lead complex analytical projects and translate findings into clear business actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Strategy, BI, Data Science, Product, and Technology teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes
• Bridge technical and business teams, ensuring analytical solutions address strategic business needs
• Prioritize analytics initiatives based on business value, scalability, and organizational impact

Thought Leadership & Capability Building

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert in analytics, performance optimization, and data-driven decision-making
• Mentor analysts and champion analytical best practices across the organization.
• Drive a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision making

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 8+ years' experience in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Commercial Strategy, Consulting, Revenue Management, or related fields
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic business decisions through data and analytics
• Strong commercial understanding of revenue, profitability, pricing, forecasting, customer, or operational performance drivers
• Advanced SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with modern analytics ecosystems (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, experimentation, predictive analytics, and machine learning concepts
• Experience working with large, complex, and multi-source datasets
• Advanced dashboarding and data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar)
• Strong executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and analytical depth
• Experience within retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, travel retail, hospitality, or similarly data-rich environments preferred