Business Analyst/Financial Analyst

The main purpose of the role entails reviewing business information requirements to develop and generate reports, implement automated solutions, and manage business master data to drive continuous business data improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist the Controlling and Accounting team with reports to facilitate and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze large volumes of manufacturing data (e.g., production output, downtime, machine efficiency, inventory) to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Create regular and ad-hoc reports to present findings to key stakeholders.
• Performance Metrics Monitoring: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, quality control metrics, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Cost Analysis: Evaluate production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Sales Performance Analysis: Analyze sales data, including revenue trends, product performance, customer behavior, and market demand. Generate insights to inform production planning, pricing strategies, and sales forecasts.
• Revenue & Profitability Analysis: Conduct profitability analysis on different product lines, channels, and customer segments. Identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost savings through pricing strategies or process efficiencies.
• Systems & Tools Management: Support the implementation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and other production-related software.
• Reporting Automation: Work with IT teams to automate data collection and reporting processes, reducing manual efforts and ensuring real-time data availability for decision-making. Produce detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between marketing, sales, customer marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and alignment across departments.

Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• 3-5 years experience in a business analyst role.
• Business Intelligence experience with working experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excel-Power User.
• Excel-Pivots.
• Power BI experience.
• Basic SQL experience.
• PowerPoint skills.

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Analytical and logical thinker.
• Problem solving & storytelling - ability to identify problems and interpret data into insights that are easy to understand and actionable.
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure.
• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, must be approachable.
• Ability to work with employees across the corporate hierarchy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Reporting Automation: 2 years (Required)
• Business Analyst/Finance Analyst: 3 years (Preferred)
• Business Intelligence: 3 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 2024/11/13