Director, Data Analytics and Reporting

Hillenbrand, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillenbrand Inc. seeks a Director of Data Analytics and Reporting to lead our data strategy, reporting capabilities, and analytics function to drive informed business decision‑making across the organization.

Responsibilities include managing the ERP environment with Databricks as the data warehouse, coordinating with IT to stabilize data feeds, and ensuring data quality for reliable insights. You will champion self‑service analytics and define enterprise KPIs and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science or Finance. MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, business intelligence, reporting or data management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing analytics and reporting teams.
• Advanced knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, etc.).
• Experience leveraging AI for productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics and reporting strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage disparate ERP environment, using Databricks as the data warehouse, to report on key data and tie out to OneStream.
• Partner with IT to design systems and stabilize data feeds; ensure data is cleansed, consistent, and usable.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data quality, reporting automation, and self‑service analytics capabilities.
• Establish and monitor enterprise‑wide KPIs, scorecards, and reporting standards.
• Near‑medium term reporting focus: Global orders, spend cube, inflation tracker, price realization, 80/20 quads by BU, POC project execution, production cycle times, 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts, on‑time delivery.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data visualization capabilities.
• Support diligence, including sell‑side QoE work on P/V/Fx bridges, price and inflation trends, selectivity.
• Partner with IT on internal AI initiatives, including functional efficiency, reporting enhancements, process improvement, and cost productivity.
• Support ad‑hoc business and enterprise initiatives as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Reporting strategy

Self-service analytics

KPIs & dashboards

Data storytelling

Leadership

AI in analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Databricks

OneStream

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

The Director, Data Analytics and Reporting leads the data strategy, reporting capabilities, and analytics function to drive informed business decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics and reporting strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage disparate ERP environment, using Databricks as the data warehouse, to report on key data and tie out to OneStream.
• Partner with IT to design systems and stabilize data feeds; work with business owners to ensure data is cleansed, consistent, and usable.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data quality, reporting automation, and self‑service analytics capabilities.
• Establish and monitor enterprise‑wide key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and reporting standards.
• Near‑medium term reporting focus: Global orders, spend cube, inflation tracker, price realization, 80/20 quads by BU, POC project execution, production cycle times, 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts, on‑time delivery.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data visualization capabilities.
• Support diligence, including sell‑side QoE work on P/V/Fx bridges, price and inflation trends, selectivity.
• Partner with IT on internal AI initiatives, including functional efficiency, reporting enhancements, process improvement, and cost productivity.
• Support ad‑hoc business and enterprise initiatives as needed.

Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director is responsible for managing 1–2 direct reports and a much larger group of indirect stakeholders across the business.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science or Finance. MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.

Experience

Strong finance background allowing the Director to ensure data ties to financial records, supports financial models, and can be used at various levels of the organization including due diligence without multiple levels of additional finance validation. 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, business intelligence, reporting or data management. 5+ years of leadership experience managing analytics and reporting teams. Advanced knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, etc.). Strong proficiency with data modeling and analytics methodologies. Experienced in leveraging AI for productivity and innovation.

EEO

The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".