Forward Financing · 1 month ago
Director of Business Intelligence
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expForward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on unlocking capital for small businesses across America. They are seeking a Director of Business Intelligence to lead their BI function, set strategic direction, and partner with leaders across the organization to enhance data-driven decision-making.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a team of Data Analysts/Business Intelligence professionals including individual contributors and managers
Define and execute the strategic vision for Business Intelligence across the organization, including all of the technology, people and processes the team should leverage to operate at the highest level
Oversee the planning, budgeting, and execution for the Business Intelligence function, including the full lifecycle of BI projects and initiatives
Act as a key partner and strategic resource for leaders across all departments (Sales, Underwriting, Account Servicing, Finance, Legal, Marketing, etc.) to help shape key metrics, KPIs, data models and dashboards
Collaborate with Analytics Engineering to design and implement scalable data models and business logic that form the foundation for all analyses and dashboards
Stay current on industry trends, new BI solutions (like Snowflake Intelligence), and recommend ideas to elevate the team's capabilities and improve how we deliver business intelligence
Clearly communicate complex insights, metrics and data strategy to both technical and senior non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence or Analytics Engineering
4+ years of leadership experience managing and mentoring a team of Business Intelligence Analysts or Analytics Engineers
Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Expert-level SQL and data modeling skills
Extensive experience in developing and managing data visualizations using tools like Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI
Experience with modern data warehousing and tooling (e.g., Snowflake and dbt)
Excellent ability to understand complex business problems, break them down, and create effective, data-driven solutions
Preferred
Experience in the lending or fintech industry
Experience implementing AI-based solutions for BI (e.g., Snowflake Intelligence)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Commuter benefits
A flexible time-off policy
Paid parental leave
401k match for US employees
Wellness reimbursement
Volunteering days
Annual professional development budget
Charitable donation match
Company
Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a fintech company that provides fast, flexible working capital to small businesses nationwide.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$540M2024-09-19Debt Financing· $200M
2021-06-07Debt Financing· $250M
2019-04-08Debt Financing· $90M
Leadership Team
Jason Mullins
President & Chief Executive Officer
Justin Bakes
Co-founder & Executive Chairman
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