Director, Strategy & Business Intelligence

Title: Director, Strategy & Business Intelligence

Location: Charlotte, NC / Remote w/travel

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Overview:

Our client, a billion-dollar enterprise, is conducting a confidential search for a visionary and analytically driven Director, Strategy & Business Intelligence. This individual will lead strategic planning, market intelligence, pricing strategy, and enterprise-wide analytics to guide high-impact decisions. The role demands exceptional business acumen, and a proven ability to translate data into strategic plans.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as both a strategic thought partner to executives and a hands-on builder of analytics capabilities, while growing and mentoring a high-performing team.
• Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives
• Own the business intelligence function, including data architecture, analytics platforms, and reporting frameworks
• Build forecasting engines to guide strategic decisions, and ensure BI infrastructure and reporting empower the entire organization to act on insights.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that inform executive decision-making
• Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and scenario planning to identify growth opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Product, Marketing, and Operations to align strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI scorecards for board-level visibility
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders with clarity and precision
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of strategists and analysts

Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or business intelligence roles
• Proven success in leading strategic initiatives within a mid-to-large scale organization
• Deep expertise in data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
• Track record advising senior leadership and influencing strategy
• Exceptional communication and executive presence
• Big-4 or other national consulting firm experience preferred