Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d)

Coffee and free food in the office are amazing and yes, we do have those.  But let's be honest, that is not what really matters . At softgarden we strive to live an open company culture, where ...

• work moves around your personal life and not the other way around
• fair communication and feedback are not just any buzzwords
• you are trusted with flexible working hours, home office and remote work options

But of course, we also have the other benefits, too ...

• Public transportation ticket or a job bike 
• Company pension plan
• Access to corporate benefits
• 30 days of vacation with a 5-day week
• Discounted Wellpass membership
• A present for your birthday and company anniversary
• Modern hardware (Mac or Windows - your choice)
• Team events, such as our christmas parties, free lunches, and after-work drinks
• A great, central office in Berlin near the zoo

If you're excited about turning data into business outcomes, leading a team, and helping shape the future of data-driven decision-making at softgarden, we'd love to hear from you.

Data tells a story. The question is: can you turn it into better business decisions?

At softgarden, we're looking for a Lead Business Analytics (m/f/d) who combines analytical excellence with leadership skills. You'll help shape how we measure success, uncover opportunities, and provide the insights that guide strategic decisions across the business.

This is not a pure management role. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building solutions, and leading by example.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Analytics team.
• Own and continuously improve executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and reporting structures in Power BI.
• Support the development of our Microsoft Fabric data platform by integrating new business data sources and improving data pipelines.
• Conduct business analyses to identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Define business requirements for BI and data projects and ensure high data quality standards across reporting environments.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-supported analytics to improve reporting efficiency and business impact.

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Controlling, FP&A, or a comparable analytical role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, and stakeholder reporting/communication.
• Experience working with SQL, data pipelines, and modern data warehouse environments.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or small teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at different organizational levels.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a SaaS environment, Microsoft Fabric, Python, AI-driven analytics, or Tableau-to-Power-BI migrations is a strong plus.