Permanent | Hybrid Working | Sydney, Australia
JoinDanone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition
Lead enterprise-wide business analytics, data governance, and performance insights across ANZ
Influence strategic business decisions through data-led insights that drive profitable growth
ABOUT THE ROLE
Danone is seeking a commercially minded and analytically drivenBusiness Analytics Managerto join our Strategic Insights & Analytics team based in Sydney.
Reporting to theHead of Strategic Insights & Analytics (SIA) and Planning, this newly created role will play a critical part in shaping decision-making across our Early Life Nutrition, Healthcare Nutrition, and Dairy businesses.
You will act as the custodian of Danone's key data assets, leading data governance, harmonisation, and performance reporting across multiple data sources.
Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category, and Channel teams, you will translate complex data into actionable business insights, enabling faster and better commercial decisions.
This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leaders across the business and offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy, embed an insight-led culture, and help accelerate Danone's growth agenda.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Analytics & Performance Insights
Lead the delivery of market share, category, and business performance reporting across key business forums including IBP, QBRs, AOP, Innovation projects, and leadership reviews
Translate complex data into actionable commercial insights and recommendations
Identify growth opportunities, risks, and performance drivers across categories, customers, and channels
Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards that support strategic decision-making
Data Governance & Enterprise Analytics
Own and govern Danone's key data assets including Circana, Quantium, IQVIA, brand tracking, and retailer data sources
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality across the organisation
Lead vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and budget management for analytics and data partnerships
Establish governance frameworks and best-practice ways of working across analytics platforms
Forecasting & Strategic Planning




Develop and maintain category, market share, and business performance forecasting models
Support annual planning, target setting, and commercial decision-making through forward-looking analytics
Provide objective, data-led recommendations to inform strategic priorities and investment decisions
Data Harmonisation & Automation
Drive the development of a single source of truth through the integration and harmonisation of multiple data sources
Improve reporting efficiency through automation and scalable analytics solutions
Champion the adoption of self-service analytics tools and reporting capabilities across the business
Cross-Functional Leadership & Capability Building
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category, and Channel teams to ensure insights are translated into action
Influence senior stakeholders through compelling storytelling and impactful recommendations
Build analytics capability across the organisation and champion a data-driven decision-making culture
Support teams in leveraging data and insights to improve commercial outcomes
ABOUT YOU
You are a strategic thinker who combines solid analytical capability with commercial acumen and exceptional stakeholder management skills.
You enjoy solving complex business problems, influencing senior leaders, and turning data into meaningful actions that drive growth.
Ideally, you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related discipline
Significant experience in business analytics, market insights, category analytics, retail measurement, consulting, or commercial analytics roles
Strong experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana, NielsenIQ, IQVIA, Quantium, or similar platforms
Expertise in performance reporting, market share analysis, forecasting, and business planning




Advanced analytical and data visualisation skills, including Power BI, Excel, and presentation tools
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex findings in a simple, compelling way
Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect analytics with business outcomes
Experience within agency environments, FMCG, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, consulting, research will be highly regarded.
However, we are also open to candidates from other industries who bring strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and experience translating data into actionable business insights.
WHY JOIN DANONE?
Shape Business Strategy Through Data
This is more than a reporting role.
You will help influence strategic decisions across multiple business units, providing insights that shape commercial priorities and drive growth.
Enterprise-Wide Impact
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across ANZ, helping build a more connected, data-led organisation.
Exposure to Senior Leadership
Work closely with commercial and functional leaders, providing valuable visibility and opportunities for career growth and development.
WE OFFER
At Danone, purpose and performance go hand in hand.
We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do meaningful work while growing their careers.
What you can expect
A collaborative and high-performing team environment
Flexible and hybrid ways of working, including our Friday 3 PM finish
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Exposure to regional and global stakeholders
A culture that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Health, life, and salary continuance insurance benefits
26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
Access to our Employee Share Subscription Plan after one year of service
Annual salary reviews and performance-based incentives
A comprehensive employee benefits program supporting wellbeing and financial security
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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📌 Business Analytics Manager- Anz (New South Wales)
🏢 Danone
📍 New South Wales