Director of Business Intelligence

About the role

Robert Half has partnered with a growing company on their search for a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Finance and Business Intelligence to establish and lead a modern reporting and analytics function by creating and maintaining AI reports.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a company-wide Business Intelligence function, delivering scalable analytics, reporting, and strategic finance support across the organization and select affiliated entities.
• Establish the long-term vision, organizational structure, governance framework, delivery standards, and operating model required to develop a sustainable, high-performing BI capability.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team while fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders to establish priorities, align analytical initiatives with corporate objectives, and allocate resources effectively across strategic projects.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of data-driven decision-making by implementing consistent analytical standards, practical tools, and repeatable best practices across business functions.
• Lead the organization’s AI-enabled analytics strategy, leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, predictive modeling, automated reporting, and self-service intelligence solutions.
• Develop and maintain data quality, governance, and support standards to ensure accurate, reliable reporting and responsible use of AI-driven insights and automation.
• Serve as a strategic corporate finance advisor by translating complex business questions into actionable analytical frameworks, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing insights that support growth, profitability, and operational performance.
• Sponsor initiatives that streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen performance management, and enhance organizational agility through automation and advanced analytics.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in business intelligence, strategic finance, financial planning, or corporate analytics within a complex organization.
• Strong background in finance and accounting, including budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Demonstrated success building teams, governance models, and enterprise reporting capabilities from the ground up.
• Hands-on experience shaping AI strategy and deploying analytics technologies such as Microsoft Copilot or similar AI software in business environments.
• Ability to influence senior executives and business leaders through clear communication, consultative partnership, and actionable insight.
• Expertise in developing forecasting models, performance metrics, and analytical frameworks that support strategic decision-making.
• Commitment to data integrity, governance, and the responsible use of automated and AI-enabled solutions.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.