
Do you want to own how we forecast, steer, and scale commercial performance across Europe?
Can you transform data into predictable revenue growth?
Are you ready to professionalize Business Intelligence in a fast-scaling international HR Tech organization?
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of commercial decision making within HeadFirst Group.
The role
As Head of Business Intelligence & Commercial Analytics, you are responsible for building and leading a high-performing BI function that directly impacts revenue predictability, margin control, and strategic growth.
You translate commercial strategy into forecasting models, performance dashboards, and actionable insights. You professionalize our sales forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM governance, ensuring that executive leadership operates with reliable and forward-looking intelligence.
You combine strong business acumen with deep expertise in data analytics, CRM systems, and governance frameworks. You lead a team of BI Specialists and act as the strategic owner of our commercial data ecosystem.
Your impact at HeadFirst Group
Your work directly influences:
Accuracy of revenue forecasting
Transparency and predictability of the pipeline
Commercial performance steering
Data maturity across the organization
Decision-making at the executive level
You create visibility where there is complexity.
You turn fragmented data into structured intelligence.
You enable confident investment decisions at board level.
This role sits at the center of Sales, Finance, Strategy, and Customer Success.
What you will be doing
Define and execute the Business Intelligence and Commercial Analytics strategy aligned with growth and EBITDA objectives
Lead and develop a team of BI Specialists, embedding a data-driven culture across commercial teams
Own end-to-end sales and revenue forecasting processes, improving forecast accuracy and predictability
Develop advanced forecasting models based on historical data, pipeline dynamics, and predictive analytics.
Establish and safeguard data governance standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility
Lead global account and portfolio analytics to drive profitability, retention, and expansion
Standardize reporting frameworks across regions to ensure consistent performance steering
Act as business owner of HubSpot, optimizing CRM workflows, reporting structures, and automation
Translate commercial requirements into scalable system improvements and data architecture
Deliver executive dashboards and strategic insights that guide investment and resource allocation
Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance predictive intelligence and reporting capabilities
What we offer
A high-impact leadership role directly influencing commercial performance and strategic direction
The opportunity to build and scale a best-in-class Business Intelligence function
An international performance-driven environment focused on predictable growth
Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and professional development support. For the complete package, please feel free to contact the recruiter.
Master's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Commercial Analytics, or Revenue Operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reporting within a B2B or HR Tech environment
Strong expertise in HubSpot and experience with BI and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Experience building data governance frameworks and improving data maturity
Strong stakeholder management skills at senior and executive level
Analytical depth combined with strategic vision and execution power
Any questions?
Feel free to ask, I'm happy to help!
Submit your application
We will contact youwithin 48 hours.
First interview
Assessment
Second interview
Job offer
Welcome to HeadFirst Group!
AND the possibility of adding or selling days. We work hard, but don't forget to relax.
With more than 450 colleagues, we always have something to to celebrate. As one team, we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other successes!
Work on your mental health with access to the platform OpenUp. We learn every day, which is why we offer you free trainings and courses to keep developing yourself.
Achieve your goals and see this reflected in the form of a bonus? That's possible with us! Hard work is rewarded.
Work at one of our 4 locations, at home, or at any wherever you feel comfortable. Of course you will receive a mobility and home working allowance from us.
Take advantage of the free sports facilities, fine workstations and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. A formidable competitor of home!
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