Head of Business Intelligence & Growth

We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka, looking for a Head of Business Intelligence & Growth for a leading FMCG/Manufacturing company based in Colombo. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical and analytical expertise with strategic vision and commercial acumen. You’ll play a pivotal role in identifying market opportunities, shaping investment decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Business Intelligence & Insights:

Develop and manage the BI function, overseeing data strategy, analytics, and reporting to drive evidence-based decision-making across the organization.

Review Investment Proposals:

Assess and challenge business cases and investment proposals, ensuring sound financial modelling, strategic alignment, and risk evaluation.

Monitor Projects Post-Investment:

Establish frameworks for tracking performance of approved projects and investments, providing ongoing insights and ROI analysis.

Growth & Market Opportunity Analysis:

Identify emerging market trends, competitor dynamics, and strategic growth opportunities to inform business planning and expansion strategies.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

Partner with Finance, Strategy, Product, and Operations teams to align BI initiatives with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.

Strategic Leadership:

Mentor and develop a high-performing BI and analytics team, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, Investment Analysis, or a related field.

Proven experience leading BI or analytics teams within a complex, fast-paced organization.

Strong expertise in financial modelling, market analysis, and investment appraisal.

Proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and advanced Excel/financial analysis skills.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into actionable strategies.