Director, Business Intelligence

Mitsubishi Electric US•Cypress, CA

About The Position

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (MEUS), the largest U.S. operating company within the Americas of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, is establishing an enterprise-wide Business Intelligence (BI) capability within its Corporate Strategic Planning and Development organization. The Director of Business Intelligence will architect, launch, and lead the function, serving MEUS and select Mitsubishi Electric organizations throughout the Americas. This leader will act as a strategic advisor and internal corporate finance consultant, partnering with executive leadership and business units to address complex challenges and deliver insights that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The Director will set the BI function's vision, governance framework, operating model, methodologies, and performance standards, while building and leading a high-performing analytics team. The role oversees enterprise reporting, performance management, strategic finance, forecasting, business planning, and advanced analytics. A key focus is establishing and governing AI-enabled analytics capabilities, including the use of Microsoft Copilot and other emerging technologies to improve forecasting, decision-making, reporting, automation, and operational efficiency. The position requires deep expertise in finance, accounting, business analytics, emerging technologies, and organizational leadership. The Director will develop cross-enterprise capabilities, establish reliable and responsible data practices, and translate complex financial and operational information into actionable recommendations for executives and business units. The position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning and Development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate finance, FP&A, strategic finance, business intelligence, analytics, consulting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
Proven experience establishing, scaling, or transforming enterprise analytics, business intelligence, strategic finance, or performance management capabilities.
Strong consulting and client-service orientation, including diagnosing business challenges and delivering actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Deep expertise in finance and accounting, including financial statement analysis, forecasting, budgeting, performance management, and strategic planning.
Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives involving business intelligence, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, or digital technologies.
Experience designing and deploying AI-enabled solutions, including Copilot, agentic workflows, predictive analytics, automation platforms, and modern data environments.
Exceptional analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities across financial, operational, commercial, and market data.
Strong executive presence and outstanding communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable business recommendations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes across multiple business units.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic enterprise perspective.
Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree.
One or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, technology, or diversified multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a centralized Business Intelligence and Strategic Finance function serving MEUS and affiliated organizations throughout the Americas.
Define the BI function's vision, operating model, governance framework, methodologies, and performance standards.
Build and lead a high-performing team of business intelligence and analytics professionals, fostering innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and service excellence.
Partner with executive leadership to set analytical priorities, allocate resources, and align BI initiatives with organizational objectives.
Promote enterprise adoption of data-driven decision-making, analytical best practices, shared standards, key performance metrics, reporting standards, and business insights.
Serve as an executive sponsor for enterprise analytics initiatives.
Use Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled technologies to design, implement, and scale analytical solutions and business processes.
Lead development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions, including Copilot, agentic workflows, predictive forecasting models, self-service analytics platforms, and automated reporting.
Establish data quality standards supporting data integrity, reliability, security, and responsible use of data and AI-generated insights.
Identify emerging technologies and analytical methodologies that create competitive advantage and measurable business value.
Oversee initiatives that reduce manual processes, improve productivity, and increase organizational agility through automation and advanced analytics.
Collaborate with executive and business unit leaders to identify strategic opportunities, evaluate performance drivers, and address complex business challenges.
Lead consultative engagements that turn business questions into analytical frameworks, actionable insights, and data-driven recommendations.
Identify risks, opportunities, trends, and performance gaps, and recommend actions supporting growth, profitability, and long-term competitiveness.
Communicate analytical findings, business implications, and recommended actions to influence strategic decisions and build trusted advisor relationships across the enterprise.
Establish and oversee an enterprise performance reporting framework aligned with strategic objectives and ensuring consistency and transparency.
Direct the development and ongoing improvement of executive dashboards, operational scorecards, forecasting tools, and management reporting processes.
Synthesize complex financial and operational information into clear narratives that highlight trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Improve reporting through automation and standardization and eliminate low-value activities, ensuring leaders receive timely, accurate, actionable information.
Direct enterprise-wide forecasting, scenario planning, and performance analysis to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
Lead analysis related to growth strategy, capital deployment, pricing optimization, cost management, mergers and acquisitions, and operational performance.
Evaluate business unit forecasts, challenge assumptions, and provide independent perspectives to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making rigor.
Develop advanced planning and forecasting capabilities, including predictive analytics and rolling forecasts.
Provide executives with forward-looking insights on market conditions, business performance, strategic alternatives, and investment opportunities.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.