Vice President, Business Insights & Analytics

Harnham; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings program

Executive leadership exposure

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Vice President, Business Insights & Analytics to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will leverage analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations, translating complex findings into clear narratives for executives.

Success requires executive presence, strong communication, and the ability to connect data to business outcomes. This is a senior leadership role in a mature, data-driven environment driving enterprise performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in business analytics, BI, strategy, consulting, insights, or related analytics field.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional data storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience influencing decision-making in complex organizational environments.
• Strategic mindset to connect insights to performance and goals.
• Experience in large, data‑intensive organizations.
• Knowledge of BI, reporting, data visualization, and predictive analytics.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business stakeholders to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data and analytics.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling presentations and business recommendations.
• Present and defend insights to executive audiences while influencing strategic decision-making.
• Advise leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, retention, and succession planning.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through analytics and insight generation.
• Collaborate with BI, Reporting, and Data Science teams to enhance analytics capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic thought partner.
• Help shape the future direction of analytics by demonstrating measurable business impact.

Skills

Data storytelling

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

BI tools

Reporting

Data visualization

Predictive analytics

Job description

The Organization

A leading enterprise organization is seeking a Vice President, Business Insights & Analytics to join a highly visible analytics function supporting senior leadership. This team plays a critical role in helping business leaders make strategic decisions through data-driven insights, workforce intelligence, and advanced analytics.

The organization is looking for a business-facing analytics leader who can confidently engage executive stakeholders, transform complex analyses into compelling narratives, and influence organizational strategy. This is an opportunity to join a mature, data-driven environment where analytics serves as a key driver of business performance.

The Role

As Vice President, Business Insights & Analytics, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, leveraging analytics to identify business trends, uncover opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations. Success in this role requires exceptional executive presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect data to meaningful business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with senior business stakeholders to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data and analytics.
• Translating complex analytical findings into clear, compelling presentations and business recommendations.
• Presenting and defending insights to executive audiences while influencing strategic decision-making.
• Advising leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, retention, succession planning, and performance initiatives.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve business outcomes through analytics and insight generation.
• Collaborating with Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Data Science teams to enhance analytics capabilities and predictive insights.
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and serving as a strategic thought partner.
• Helping shape the future direction of analytics by demonstrating measurable business impact.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in business analytics, business intelligence, strategy, consulting, insights, or a related analytical field.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional data storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience influencing decision-making in complex organizational environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect insights to business performance and organizational goals.
• Experience working within large, data-intensive organizations.
• Knowledge of business intelligence, reporting, data visualization, and predictive analytics.
• Financial services, consulting, professional services, or other enterprise experience preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary of $133,000 - $205,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid working environment
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy and decision-making