Head of Business Data

Zip

Job Overview

Location

San Francisco

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Set the Zip Data Strategy: Act as the primary visionary for how we leverage internal business data. You will define the overarching data strategy for Zip, mapping out how our internal data ecosystem needs to evolve to support hyper-growth, new product lines, and global scale.
• Lead Business Intelligence & GTM Analytics: Own the end-to-end dashboarding and reporting ecosystem. You will build and maintain the core Executive Dashboard, targeted dashboards for GTM leadership, and operational views for customer-facing teams.
• Pioneer AI Data Foundations: Architect the data strategy required to unlock AI capabilities. You will structure and expose usage and business data so we can programmatically build automated, intelligent outputs - such as dynamically generated, data-backed presentation decks for our clients.
• Own the Business 'Single Source of Truth': Partner closely with Finance, Revenue Operations, and Product to define, standardize, and track critical SaaS metrics (e.g., ARR, NDR, Gross Retention, CAC, LTV, Magic Number) via a robust semantic layer.
• Partner with Core Data Engineering: Collaborate deeply with the Product Data Engineering team (who owns core product tables and overarching infrastructure) to ensure the business data layer is seamlessly integrated, performant, and reliable.
• Build & Scale the Team: Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing organization of analytics engineers, BI developers, and data analysts.
• Drive Executive & Board Reporting: Deliver pristine, automated financial and operational reporting utilized by the executive team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
• Drive Executive & Board Reporting: Deliver pristine, automated financial and operational reporting utilized by the executive team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or analytics engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing managers.
• Proven SaaS DNA: Deep understanding of B2B SaaS business models, unit economics, and standard metrics. You have successfully navigated the complexities of enterprise SaaS billing, CRM data (Salesforce), and financial data.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Proven ability to partner effectively with highly technical engineering teams while delivering clear, commercial value to GTM and Finance leaders.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business narratives for C-level executives and investors.

🏖️ 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

Skills & Technologies

Hybrid

$250k-300k

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About Zip

Zip provides the world's leading agentic procurement orchestration platform, helping businesses manage spend from initial intake to final payment. Their comprehensive suite of products, including Intake-to-Procure, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Onboarding, and AI Procurement Concierge, streamlines complex purchasing processes. Zip serves a broad spectrum of clients, from startups to enterprises across various industries like technology and financial services, empowering procurement, finance, and legal teams to gain control and efficiency. The platform is designed to facilitate smarter spending and mitigate risk, leveraging embedded AI capabilities for decision-making and driving cross-functional efficiency by integrating with existing tech stacks, a feature beneficial for distributed teams. Notably, Zip is trusted by over 1,030 global leaders, demonstrating its significant impact on optimizing business operations.

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