Director Business Analysis & Data Science

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the finance, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, health and legal sectors.

We are currently looking for aDirector of Business Analysis & Data Science to join our Corporate Performance & ESG Business Unit.

CP & ESG delivers software solutions and services that help organizations manage financial, sustainability, operational, and regulatory reporting requirements, enabling better business performance, risk management, and compliance through data-driven decision-making.

About the Role

As a Director of Business Analysis & Data Science, you will provide high-level leadership to senior managers and professionals, ensuring the delivery of exceptional results across your area of responsibility. With a strategic and visionary approach, you will drive the optimization of business processes, financial performance, and operational excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the organization toward its long-term objectives through insightful analysis, strategic recommendations, and transformational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead senior managers and high-level professionals, driving high performance, accountability, and innovation.

Develop and champion long-term strategies for operational and process improvements across the organization.

Oversee comprehensive analyses of business operations, providing actionable insights and recommendations for senior executives.

Direct the organization’s financial strategy, including complex budgeting processes and long-term financial planning.

Implement governance structures to ensure the integrity, consistency, and accuracy of business operations data.

Lead transformational projects and strategic initiatives with broad organizational impact.

Partner with executive leadership to align business analysis activities with strategic organizational goals.

Oversee the strategic allocation of financial and human resources within the division.

Ensure the development and maintenance of comprehensive documentation and business analysis frameworks.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging best practices and advanced analytical techniques.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

Extensive experience in Business Analysis, Business Operations, Strategy, Finance, Consulting, or Business Transformation leadership roles.

Proven track record of leading senior teams and delivering measurable business results.

Experience working in complex, matrixed, and global organizations.

Demonstrated success in driving large-scale strategic and transformational initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to perform and direct high-level business analysis.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and guide senior managers and professionals.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, including experience presenting complex analyses and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Advanced expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.

Strong proficiency with data management, analytics, and business intelligence tools.

Proven ability to identify, lead, and implement transformative process improvements.

Experience overseeing large-scale, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across senior leadership teams.

Join us at Wolters Kluwer and be part of a global technology company that helps organizations navigate complex financial, sustainability, risk, and regulatory challenges. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.