Head of Data Insights&Analytics

Join us to deliver a smoke- free future as Head Data Insights & Analytics

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and have been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years.

In the Nordic region, we are 1,600 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together we are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics.

Role summary:

The Head of Data & Analytics is the primary advisor to the Managing Director and his direct reports on all data-related matters. This role involves contributing to business discussions, setting the vision and strategy for data and analytics (D&A) within the market, and leading the analytics team. The role ensures mastery of the local data value chain from acquisition, storage, curation, analytics, to embedding insights into business processes.

Main responsibilities:

• Developing & implementing a comprehensive Spoke-level D&A strategy aligned with business goals and overall D&A strategy. Setting the vision for data and analytics within the market.
• Leading and inspiring a diverse team of data professionals. Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Acting as the go-to person for the Managing Director and his direct reports. Challenging and supporting business discussions with data-driven insights.
• Managing senior stakeholders, demonstrating strong negotiation skills. Communicating complex data insights effectively to non-technical partners.
• Overseeing the entire data value chain from acquisition to insights embedding within the market. Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance through robust data governance frameworks.
• Apply advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data visualization to derive actionable insights. Embedding insights into business processes to drive decision-making.
• Overseeing complex data projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. Promoting the ethical use of data, considering privacy and legal implications.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of data technologies, databases, and analytics tools. Staying updated with evolving technologies and industry trends.

Who you are

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a senior data leadership role.
• Minimum +5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong track record of implementing data strategies and leading analytics teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance and ethical data use.

Please note that relocation support is not available for this job.

What we offer

Our success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Swedish Match and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Enjoy flexibility of hybrid way of working - split your time between working from our office or the comfort of your home, where it works best for you in line with business needs.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future!