BI & Data Lead

EMEA Recruitment; Zaandam; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

AI awareness

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical mindset

Outils

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Data modelling

Data warehouse

Description du poste

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international consumer goods organization seeking a BI & Data Management Lead to develop and drive its newly established data function.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of business intelligence, data governance and AI-enabled analytics within a growing, internationally recognized business.

Combining hands‑on technical expertise with leadership and strategic influence, you will own the BI roadmap, develop a talented analyst and work closely with senior stakeholders to transform how data supports business decisions.

This opportunity offers significant autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to play a pivotal role in building a modern, AI-enabled data function.

Key responsibilities of the BI & Data Lead:

• 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

Experience required:

• Strong hands‑on expertise in Power BI, DAX, SQL, data modelling and data warehouse environments
• Previous leadership or people management experience, with a proven ability to coach, develop and motivate others
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI, with practical exposure to AI‑enabled analytics, automation or LLM‑based solutions
• Experience establishing or improving BI capabilities, data governance and consistent KPI frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership
• A proactive, pragmatic and entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable balancing technical delivery with strategic ownership in an evolving environment
• Fluent English is essential with Dutch and/or Spanish being advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches based on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation