Group Head of Data

Are you ready to lead the charge in leveraging data as a strategic asset? As the Group Head of Data & Analytics, you'll play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making across our organisation. We're seeking a visionary leader to pioneer our data analytics initiatives, providing actionable insights to support strategic business objectives.

**Your Impact**

As the Group Head of Data & Analytics, you'll be at the forefront of harnessing the potential of data to drive business success.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Lead, manage, and develop the Data & Analytics team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Provide analytics leadership to drive the optimisation of data collection systems, clean and analyse large datasets, and create actionable insights through visualisation and analysis.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive Data & Analytics strategy and roadmap.
- Be a strategic partner to business leaders and vendors, ensuring alignment and effective communication of strategies and roadmaps.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for business units, guiding them in utilising data and analytics for informed decision-making.
- Championing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across business units to maximise insights and capabilities.
- Managing pipeline and roadmap initiatives, ensuring transparent communication on progress and outcomes.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline and enhance our data and analytics environments.
- Providing governance oversight and setting standards for all data products and tools used within the function.
- Contributing to the development and refinement of architectural standards and the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of proven leadership experience in data analysis, specialising in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualisation techniques.
- 5+ years’ experience leading a Data and Analytics function.
- Proficiency in understanding programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, coupled with experience in data visualisation tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, adept at working with large, complex datasets.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating intricate data insights into understandable and actionable recommendations.
- Extensive experience collaborating in cross-functional teams, relationship building and engaging with stakeholders from diverse business units.
- Demonstrated expertise in vendor management and establishing strategic alliances.
- Preferably, prior experience working within the FMCG industry.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and algorithms.
- Proficiency in cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for data storage and processing.
- Exceptional presentation skills, strategic agility, interpersonal savvy, and influencing skills.
- Extensive external network and contacts.
- Possesses a lateral thinking mindset, capable of understanding and visualising the bigger picture, capable to challenge the norm in the best interests of the company.

**Why Asahi Beverages?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.