Director, Business Analytics & Insights

Microsoft

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
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Salary
$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 28, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $230k
This role $191k
$114k most similar roles pay here $290k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $187,437–$273,180 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $230k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 557 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Business Analytics & Insights

The Director, Business Analytics & Insights leads the Planning Analytics and Rapid Analytics functions, managing a team of specialists, business analysts, and data professionals. This leader is responsible for critical capabilities including segmentation strategy, quota planning, territory and coverage models, investment optimization, and executive decision support. The role involves building a Rapid Analytics capability to provide high-impact insights by framing ambiguous problems and providing actionable recommendations without traditional development cycles. Key responsibilities include defining the planning roadmap, partnering with engineering teams to establish scalable data foundations, and driving AI readiness. The candidate will utilize Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and cloud-based platforms to solve complex business challenges through advanced analytics, experimentation, and scenario modeling. This role focuses on translating imperfect data into clear recommendations for executive stakeholders across various internal departments.

What you'll do

  • Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Planning Analytics across the SME&C business units.
  • Manage analytics for quota setting, territory planning, resource allocation, and investment optimization.
  • Build and lead a Rapid Analytics capability to provide high-impact insights on emerging risks and opportunities.
  • Translate complex data and imperfect information into actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop a team of analytics specialists, business analysts, and data professionals.
  • Partner with engineering teams to influence data architecture, semantic models, and AI-ready analytical assets.
  • Drive the adoption of modern tools like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and SQL across the organization.
  • Influence strategic decisions through data-driven storytelling and cross-functional partnerships.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or financial analysis is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or financial analysis is required.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified educational and experience requirements is accepted.
  • 5+ years of people management experience is preferred.
  • Advanced experience in data analysis and reporting is preferred (12+ years with a Master's or 15+ years with a Bachelor's).
  • Experience in advanced analytics, experimentation, scenario modeling, and hypothesis-driven analysis is required.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and cloud-based data platforms is required.
  • Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders through storytelling is required.

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