Director of Strategic Business Analysis

Director of Strategic Business Analysis
1. Position Summary
The Director of Strategic Business Analysis leads strategic analysis initiatives that support corporate planning, business growth, operational improvement, and executive decision-making. This role evaluates business performance, analyzes market trends, identifies growth opportunities, and translates complex business data into actionable strategic recommendations.
The director works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to assess business priorities, evaluate strategic initiatives, improve resource allocation, and ensure that business decisions align with the company's long-term objectives.
2. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Business Analysis
Lead strategic business analysis to identify growth opportunities, competitive advantages, and potential business risks.
Evaluate corporate objectives, business models, and market positioning to support long-term strategic planning.
Develop analytical frameworks to assess strategic initiatives, business investments, and expansion opportunities.
Translate business objectives into measurable performance targets and actionable recommendations.
Prepare strategic assessments and executive-level reports for senior management.
Market Research and Competitive Intelligence
Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, customer demand, and competitive developments.
Evaluate competitor strategies, market share, pricing models, and emerging business opportunities.
Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and growth forecasting to support strategic decisions.
Identify potential new markets, customer segments, and business development opportunities.
Present market intelligence and strategic insights to executive leadership.
Business Performance and Financial Analysis
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), revenue trends, profitability, and operational performance.
Assess business unit performance against strategic objectives and annual operating plans.
Conduct scenario analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling to evaluate business alternatives.
Identify performance gaps, cost optimization opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
Partner with finance teams to evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, operations, product, and customer success teams.
Align business analysis initiatives with corporate priorities and departmental objectives.
Facilitate strategic planning meetings and cross-functional business reviews.
Support the implementation and tracking of strategic initiatives across business units.
Communicate analytical findings to stakeholders with different levels of technical and business expertise.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead and mentor business analysts, strategy analysts, and related analytical professionals.
Establish standards for analytical quality, reporting accuracy, and strategic recommendations.
Prioritize analytical projects according to business impact and executive requirements.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and team performance.
Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.
3. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Typically 7–10+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, corporate strategy, strategic planning, or management consulting.
Demonstrated experience leading complex business analysis projects and presenting recommendations to senior executives.
Strong understanding of business performance metrics, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Experience analyzing market trends, competitive positioning, and business growth opportunities.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage analytical teams.
Excellent written communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
4. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related analytical discipline.
Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or enterprise-level business planning.
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
Working knowledge of SQL, Excel-based financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
Experience with strategic planning frameworks, business case development, and scenario analysis.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy and timeliness of strategic business reports.
Quality and measurable impact of strategic recommendations.
Achievement of strategic business objectives.
Revenue growth and profitability improvement supported by analysis.
Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities.
Forecasting accuracy and business performance visibility.
Completion rate of strategic initiatives.
Executive and cross-functional stakeholder satisfaction.
6. Core Competencies
Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving.
Business acumen and financial literacy.
Data interpretation and evidence-based decision-making.
Leadership and team development.
Executive communication and presentation.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Project prioritization and organizational planning.
Risk assessment and opportunity evaluation.
7. Working Relationships
This position regularly collaborates with:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive leadership.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and corporate strategy teams.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and financial planning teams.
Sales and marketing leadership.
Business operations and product management teams.
Business intelligence and data analytics teams.
8. Overall Role Objective
The primary objective of the Director of Strategic Business Analysis is to strengthen the company's strategic decision-making capabilities by delivering reliable business insights, identifying opportunities for growth, improving organizational performance, and supporting the execution of long-term corporate strategies.

Work arrangement
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