AI-Driven BI & Data Leader

EMEA Recruitment; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international consumer goods organization seeking a BI & Data Management Lead to develop and drive its data function. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership and strategic influence to own the BI roadmap and guide a growing team.

You will work with senior stakeholders to shape the data strategy, drive AI-enabled analytics and establish robust governance while balancing delivery with strategic ownership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in Power BI, DAX, SQL, data modelling and data warehouse environments.
• Experience leading BI teams and coaching analysts.
• Strong AI-enabled analytics exposure and automation initiatives.
• Proven ability to establish data governance and KPI frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication, with senior leadership influence.
• Fluent English; Dutch and/or Spanish are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BI & Data Management function, coaching an existing BI Analyst and shaping future capabilities.
• Design, develop and optimize Power BI dashboards, data models and KPI reporting to deliver actionable business insights.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives, including natural-language querying of business data to improve accessibility and decision-making.
• Establish consistent KPI definitions, data governance standards and improvements to data quality.
• Own the BI roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and aligning technical solutions with wider business objectives.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations and senior leadership to drive adoption and promote data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

AI awareness

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Data modelling

Data warehouse

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international consumer goods organization seeking a BI & Data Management Lead to develop and drive its data function. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership and strategic influence to own the BI roadmap and guide a growing team.

You will work with senior stakeholders to shape the data strategy, drive AI-enabled analytics and establish robust governance while balancing delivery with strategic ownership in a dynamic environment.