Head of Analytics
About Us
What if your work could drive change in a globally established industry, shaping processes that touch every corner of the world? At Forto, we are at the forefront of change, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise logistics. We want to reinvent digital supply chains to be transparent, frictionless and sustainable. From day one, our mission has been to simplify global trade – creating a seamless and efficient logistics process.
About the role
We are looking for a Head of Analytics who is a builder at heart to lead our Business Analytics and Product Analytics functions. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, you will operate as a central data leader with influence spanning the entire organization—from Product and Engineering to Commercial and Operations.
In this role, you will be the bridge between raw data and strategic business decisions, acting as a true "player-coach." In this role, you will balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, actively contributing to the development of a scalable and integrated data landscape. You will drive the evolution of our analytics capabilities, moving from simply reporting on the past to providing forward looking insights which actively shape the future, ensuring that Forto’s data is not just accurate and actionable, but a world class competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Develop the Team: You will manage and mentor the Analytics professionals. You are responsible for transforming this group into a world-class analytics unit, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and rapid delivery.
Hands-On Execution: You will lead by example. We are a fast-paced scale-up, and in our high-growth environment, you will actively maintain a hands-on presence - architecting complex data models, developing critical dashboards, and executing high-priority analyses alongside your team.
Shape Data Strategy: You will move us beyond "service desk analytics" to "strategic partnership." You will proactively identify growth levers, efficiency bottlenecks, and product opportunities using data.
Drive Data Quality and ensure Data Governance: You will be the primary feedback loop to our Data Engineering and product team. You won’t just consume data; you will actively collaborate with engineers to define requirements, fix quality issues upstream, and improve our data modeling standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will sit at the intersection of Business, Product, and Engineering. You will work closely with Product Managers to define success metrics and with various leaders to optimize business performance.
Required Skills and Experience
7+ years in Data Analytics or Data Science;
At least 4+ years of experience leading and managing teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment (Scale-up or Tech startup preferred).
Advanced proficiency in SQL and modern analytics tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Tableau) and can review your team’s code and logic effectively. Python/R skills are a strong plus.
Augmented Intelligence: Drive the transition from descriptive to predictive analytics by architecting an AI-first data roadmap, leveraging LLMs and Machine Learning to automate insight generation and reduce 'time-to-decision'.
Strategic Vision: You understand that data is a product. You have experience building analytics roadmaps that align with company OKRs and have a track record of using data to change business outcomes.
Engineering Fluency: You speak the language of Data Engineering. You understand data warehousing concepts (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery) well enough to give technical feedback on data models and pipelines.
Business Acumen: You bring expertise in translating business requirements into data roadmap; leading with example in designing data architecture and also bring excellent project management skills.
At least 4+ years experience in hiring, developing, and retaining top talent. You know how to give radical candor with care and build a psychological safe environment for your team.
Don’t fit all of our criteria? That’s okay! We know that you might be hesitant to apply if you don’t meet all our requirements, but here at Forto, we pride ourselves on embracing diverse perspectives and celebrating potential. If you are passionate about this position and the Forto values, please apply anyway. There could be a place for you in this role - or another one that’s a perfect fit!
Why work with us?
Our team is hard-working, constantly seeking to maximise the impact of their work, but we put our people first, always winning with care. We value efficient systems and swift, direct communication. We want everyone to have their time to speak, so that we can embrace diverse perspectives to help drive towards solutions always.