Director of Data and Analytics
Twinings
AzureCloud
Director of Data and Analytics
Twinings
full-time
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Origin: • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Lead
Tech Stack
AzureCloud
About the role
- Oversee design, development, and delivery of operational dashboards, KPI scorecards, statutory reporting, predictive analytics models, and executive reporting across Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Marketing, New Product Development, Procurement, and HR
- Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant reporting through SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Fiori Reporting, Power BI, Snowflake, Azure Platform, and Data Lake environments
- Promote adoption of self-service analytics capabilities and a data-driven culture across the organisation
- Act as custodian for data quality and data definitions; partner with business owners (Compliance, Legal, Finance) to define data standards and policies
- Oversee implementation of data governance and master data processes using Nintex Automation Platform; ensure documentation and embedding into business workflows
- Lead MDM/G team managing Customer, Product, Material, Vendor, and Finance Master Data to ensure consistent, compliant, high-quality master data
- Define and monitor KPIs for reporting accuracy, process efficiency, data quality, and user adoption; implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and develop teams through senior leaders; build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across business functions
- Manage vendor and technology provider relationships; engage in data governance forums and cross-functional steering committees
- Own and manage budgets for Data & Analytics and MDM/G teams; forecast, track, and optimise people, technology, and delivery costs
- Role involves international travel and flexibility in working hours aligned with a global role
Requirements
- Understanding of SAP analytics platforms (SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Fiori Reporting)
- Experience with modern data platforms and tools (Snowflake, Azure, Data Lakes, Talend, Power BI)
- Knowledge of data modelling, data architecture principles, and predictive analytics concepts
- Demonstrated experience defining and implementing master data management and governance frameworks across Customer, Product/Material, Vendor, Finance domains
- Practical experience using workflow automation tools (e.g., Nintex) to embed master data processes
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting data governance
- Effective leadership skills with ability to develop, mentor, and inspire teams through senior managers and technical leads
- Experience engaging with vendor partners and technology providers to deliver complex projects and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to own and manage budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and optimising spend
- Demonstrated skill in setting, monitoring, and refining KPIs for reporting accuracy, process efficiency, data quality, and user adoption
- Proficient communication and presentation skills; problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Significant experience leading enterprise-wide reporting, analytics, and data governance in complex, global environments (CPG, manufacturing or similar)
- Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours aligned with a global role
