Global Senior Retail Business Analysis Lead

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Retail Business Analyst to take a central role in optimizing and steering the performance of On’s own retail business. In this role, you are the commercial performance engine of On’s global retail business, translating data-based, holistic business insights into actionable strategies. In addition, you will guide strategic decision-making with the Retail Leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Lead holistic performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting across customer, product, and operational dimensions for On’s Retail business (100+ stores), ensuring actionable insights that go beyond financial figures
• Prepare and present monthly cross-department business reviews, and variance analyses with clear, actionable insights for the Retail Leadership Team
• Design and optimize cross-department performance management processes that integrate Retail, Operations, and Merchandising KPIs
• Lead ad hoc deep dives and analysis, challenging the status quo and bringing recommendations to the team (e.g. campaign insights, opening hours)
• Drive strategic improvement projects in partnership with cross-functional teams, measuring impact and ensuring initiatives deliver both commercial and operational efficiency.
• Own business case development for strategic initiatives and provide agile, fast analysis to leadership to secure sustainable growth and close gaps
• Provide business KPI requirements for dashboards, reports, and tools and support development to enable data-driven decision making, ensuring usability for business teams.

• 8+ years of experience in a business analyst / business steering role within Retail, ideally in a fast-paced, international environment
• Strong analytical skills and business mindset with a proven track record of driving performance
• Expert-level skills in Excel/Google Sheets, with hands-on experience using BI tools like Looker
• Strong communication and storytelling skills — able to translate financial data into strategic insights for non-financial audiences
• Thriving in a dynamic and complex environment with the ability to work autonomously
• You have excellent collaboration skills, but are also comfortable diving into complex tasks yourself
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Strategy/Planning and Analyst
• Industries:
  Retail and Sporting Goods Manufacturing