Business Analytics Manager manages a team of business data analysts that use business data and statistical methods to provide insight into business performance and suggest area and methods of improving operations. Implements and oversees the analytical approaches and methodologies. Being a Business Analytics Manager presents insight and recommendations to management for decision making and strategic planning. Controls and develops internal/external information sources for business analysis. Additionally, Business Analytics Manager requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. The Business Analytics Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Business Analytics Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Business Analytics Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Business Analytics Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Drive productivity enhancements and efficiencies in our revenue organization;
- Track and report on company KPI’s vs. financial plan;
- Communicate financial trends with Executives and relevant stakeholders;
- Set up process to track, monitor and analyze the key drivers of the business Regular reporting of leading and lagging indicators against targets;
- Develop materials for Board of Director meetings;
- Develop insights and recommend actions Conduct deep dive analytical projects based on insights;
- Audit, maintain, execute processes to ensure accuracy & integrity of the data within existing databases, reports, models, data visualizations;
- Partner with IT to build next generation data lake/hub capable of handling structured & unstructured data;
- Manage & support strategic planning/initiatives;
- Manage team well-being and growth;
- Actively identify areas to improve existing sales and operational processes.
Requirements:
- Strong customer orientation, teamwork and collaboration skills;
- In-depth knowledge of the business practice and process;
- Work independently as well as effectively manage a project and/or lead a team;
- Microsoft Access, SAS, R, SQL and business intelligence/visual analytics skills required;
- Possess strong analytical ability to dissect, manage and interpret all levels of data;
- Excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills;
- Expertise in analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets using a variety of tools;
- Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles;
- Experience attracting, coaching and developing talent;
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem analysis, and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level;
- Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships;
- Ability to travel on an occasional basis;
- Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate with both business partner and IT leaders;
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead people and influence others to achieve results;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.