Head of Business Data & Analytics

Do you want to lead a team of six and shape the future of data and analytics in Danica? As Head of Business Data & Analytics, you will develop people, set direction and strengthen the link between data, insights and business value.

Your team works across business and data analytics, partnering with the business and management to turn complex challenges into actionable insights and data-driven solutions. Data is a key enabler of Danica’s strategy: your work will support better decisions, customer experiences, business performance and growth. This role combines people leadership with a strong interest in data and business, helping the team and wider organisation strengthen their use of analytics as our capabilities evolve.

What you will be doing

You will strengthen analytical maturity and continuously develop our data and analytics capabilities. As our new data platform evolves, you will leverage opportunities enabled by the platform, AI and other emerging technologies to improve how we generate insights and turn data into tangible business value.

Your team will be a trusted business analytics partner to stakeholders across Danica, providing insights that enhance business decisions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop a team of six, helping them turn data and analysis into actionable business insights.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Danica, acting as a trusted analytics partner while providing credible professional challenge.

• Continuously develop the team's analytical capabilities, methods and ways of working, fostering a strong analytical mindset and high professional standards. 

• Collaborate with the leadership team in Data & Analytics to set direction, align priorities and strengthen how data and analytics create value across Danica.

About you

We imagine that you are an experienced people leader with a strong background in analytics, data or a closely related field. You do not necessarily need to be the deepest technical specialist in the team, but you should have sufficient analytical understanding to challenge, guide and develop the team.

• People leadership. You have demonstrated leadership experience and enjoy developing people. You lead with trust, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.

• Analytical expertise. You bring strong analytical expertise and act as a trusted sparring partner for the team.

• Business understanding. You understand how business questions can be translated into data use cases, analysis and actionable insights.

• Direction and delivery. You are able to set direction while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day delivery.

• Stakeholder relationships and communication. You build strong stakeholder relationships and are comfortable constructively challenging established thinking. You communicate complex topics clearly and confidently across technical and non-technical audiences.

What we offer you

• Influence and impact. Shape the future of Business Data & Analytics in an area where data increasingly drives business development and decisions. Develop the team’s analytical competencies and influence how new data capabilities create business value across Danica.

• Leadership development. Genuine opportunities to develop your own leadership capabilities.

• Hybrid working. Hybrid working arrangements, typically three days per week in the office.

Interested?

Apply today! If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to the Head of Data & Analytics Thomas Jonsson at thjon@danica.dk or on +45 26857120. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please apply at your earliest convenience.

We look forward to hearing from you!