Head of Business Data

The role

The Head of Business Data will lead Business Intelligence and GTM Data Science functions. This person will define the business data layer and build a dashboarding ecosystem to support executive decision-making and AI initiatives.

What you will do

• Set the Zip Data Strategy to support hyper-growth and global scale.
• Lead Business Intelligence and GTM Analytics by owning the dashboarding and reporting ecosystem.
• Architect the data strategy required to unlock AI capabilities.
• Own the Business Single Source of Truth by partnering with Finance, Revenue Operations, and Product.
• Partner with Core Data Engineering to ensure the business data layer is integrated and reliable.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of analytics engineers, BI developers, and data analysts.
• Drive Executive and Board Reporting for the executive team and Board of Directors.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or analytics engineering.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing managers.
• Deep understanding of B2B SaaS business models, unit economics, and standard metrics.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS billing, CRM data (Salesforce), and financial data.
• Ability to partner with technical engineering teams and GTM and Finance leaders.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts for C-level executives and investors.
• Deep expertise in the Modern Data Stack, specifically dbt, Looker, Tableau, or Sigma.
• Strong foundations in data modeling, dimensional modeling, and establishing a governed semantic layer.
• Strategic understanding of how to structure, model, and serve data to power Large Language Models (LLMs) and embedded AI features.
• Deep understanding of the intersection between GTM systems (Salesforce, Marketo, CS platforms) and back-office financial systems (NetSuite, Stripe, etc.).

Nice to have

• Experience preparing a company's data infrastructure for public market readiness (IPO) or leading data diligence during late-stage fundraises.

Benefits

• Start-up equity
• Full health, vision & dental coverage
• Catered lunches & dinners for hybrid employees
• Commuter benefit
• Team building events & happy hours
• Flexible PTO
• Apple equipment plus home office budget
• 401k plan

About the company

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement. The company has raised $371 million and is recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company, Inc., and LinkedIn.