Business Planning Analyst

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.

At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn’t just a set of values; it’s our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.

Job Description

Join us as a Business Planning Analyst, where you’ll provide analytical and strategic support to the COO (Chief Operating Officer) to help drive key initiatives, decision-making and strategic planning. This role involves deep analysis of business performance, market trends, and operational metrics to inform the company's strategic direction. This role will also ensure that OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are aligned, implemented, and tracked across all functions, helping the company achieve its goals.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of a 3-year business plan by analysing business performance and delivering actionable insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Own and manage the annual planning cadence globally, including the 3-year plan, sales planning, quarterly rolling forecasts, and weekly forecasts.
• Facilitate company-wide OKR planning, ensuring strategic goals are effectively cascaded and tracked across teams.
• Build dashboards and refine financial and operational models to track key metrics, supporting forecasting efforts and ensuring budget and resource planning alignment.
• Partner and collaborate with teams like Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to consolidate insights and track progress on strategic initiatives.
• Lead special projects assigned by the COO, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Board reporting by coordinating inputs, preparing materials, and providing data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• You have +3 years of experience in business analysis or strategic planning roles within a high-growth SaaS environment or consulting.
• You have proven experience in data analysis, forecasting, and presenting insights to senior leaders.
• You are familiar with OKR frameworks and cascading goal-setting methodologies.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling presentations.
• You speak English fluently.

Life at Akeneo

Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites.

General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance.

Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).
16 weeks paid maternity leave (33 days paid leave if you are the second parent).
Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave.
Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.

Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price.

Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
A €500 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.

Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events.
A €1,000 learning budget per employee per year.

Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company.
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice.
Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
A €45/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.

Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

Diversity & Inclusion
Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!

Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Showcase your skills! A take-home exercise focusing on evaluating your skills when it comes to modelling and presenting data.
• Present your work and meet the Chief Operating Officer.
• Sign your offer!

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

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