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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Principal Data Analyst - **Company:** Avolta - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Google Cloud, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Looker Analytics, Databricks - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/efc441b2b35c1e7dda05a95e8a9423f1c ## About the Role * 8+ years' experience in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Commercial Strategy, Consulting, Revenue Management, or related fields * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline * Demonstrated ability to influence strategic business decisions through data and analytics * Strong commercial understanding of revenue, profitability, pricing, forecasting, customer, or operational performance drivers * Advanced SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python * Experience with modern analytics ecosystems (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) * Knowledge of statistical analysis, experimentation, predictive analytics, and machine learning concepts * Experience working with large, complex, and multi-source datasets * Advanced dashboarding and data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar) * Strong executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority * Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and analytical depth * Experience within retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, travel retail, hospitality, or similarly data-rich environments preferred ## Description The Global Principal Data Analyst serves as Avolta's strategic analytics lead, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial performance, business growth, and enterprise value. Partnering with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Strategy, Technology, and Data Science, this role shapes Avolta's analytics strategy by identifying strategic opportunities, defining global performance frameworks, and enabling critical business decisions through advanced analytics and data-driven recommendations., The Principal Data Analyst is accountable for translating data into measurable business outcomes across global markets while advancing analytical best practices and fostering a data-driven culture. As a highly visible individual contributor, the role combines deep analytical expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence to drive meaningful impact across Avolta's global operations. The role reports to the Global Strategy Senior Manager and can be based in Madrid, Spain or Milan, Italy., Data Strategy & Performance Management * Own and evolve global KPI frameworks, performance measurement standards, and analytical methodologies across regions and business units * Establish best practices for analytics, reporting, and insight generation across functions and regions * Promote data quality, governance, consistency, and transparency across key business data assets * Support the evolution of Avolta's analytics, AI, and decision intelligence capabilities, * Shape and drive the analytics agenda supporting Avolta's key strategic and commercial priorities * Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, performance improvement initiatives, and business risks * Deliver data-driven recommendations that influence commercial strategy, investment decisions, and operational priorities * Lead complex analytical projects and translate findings into clear business actions. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Commercial, Finance, Strategy, BI, Data Science, Product, and Technology teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes * Bridge technical and business teams, ensuring analytical solutions address strategic business needs * Prioritize analytics initiatives based on business value, scalability, and organizational impact Thought Leadership & Capability Building * Act as a recognized subject matter expert in analytics, performance optimization, and data-driven decision-making * Mentor analysts and champion analytical best practices across the organization. * Drive a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision making ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)