Business Analyst France BeNeLux

Strategic & Operational business partner for financial topics in France and BeNeLux. Responsible for the development, analysis and interpretation of information to appraise profitability and management performance against targets. Directs analysis of financial statements, cost positions and strategic impacts for business. Supports the BU, SU and Regional/local Management in planning and monitoring financial performance for France and BeNeLux.

Responsibilities

Reporting

• Take charge of financial and operational reporting and produce the information needed to monitor key performance indicators for senior management and site managers.
• You will implement and improve procedures for managing and optimising financial information flows, whilst ensuring their reliability, accuracy and consistency.
• Analyse the company’s performance on a monthly basis by examining variances in results against budgets and targets.
• Draft summaries of business performance, particularly during the annual financial year-end and for their presentation (Notes to the Accounts, Management Report)

Business Partner

• You will travel to sites to meet with senior management and operational staff to lead the controlling function.
• Support site managers in their decision-making, particularly with regard to profitability analyses.

Internal Procedures

• You will implement and improve procedures for managing and optimising financial information flows, whilst ensuring their reliability, accuracy and consistency.
• You will act as the key point of contact during audits (internal/external) and ensure that corrective actions are implemented in the event of deviations.
• Lead and coordinate developments in the various ERP (SAP) modules.
• Contribute to improvements in the internal control system: act as a key user and point of reference for all optimisations or developments in our ERP modules, and be a driving force in the optimisation and control of our processes

Other

• Act as the Transfer Pricing Manager (i.e. approving transfer pricing requests, quarterly updates, reviewing transfer pricing regulatory documentation and local filings)
• Contribute to ad hoc projects within your area of expertise, such as mergers and acquisitions and/or restructuring projects
• Support, train and educate company stakeholders and colleagues on Clariant’s best practices
• Ensure effective coordination with the finance ‘shared service centre’ departments based in Poland or India

Requirements

• You hold a Master’s degree or Master 2 qualification, specialising in Management Accounting, Audit and/or Finance, and ideally have over five years’ experience in a similar role.
• You are meticulous, organised and possess strong analytical and summarising skills.
• You have a good command of English and a strong aptitude for liaising with operational management.
• You have a good command of IT tools and some experience with SAP ERP.

Required skills

• IT: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good knowledge of Excel (dashboards, pivot tables, formulas). Proficiency in SAP (CO/FI modules + PP/MM/SD…), PowerBi.
• Language: Working knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Professional qualities: Ability to meet deadlines, high degree of autonomy, ability to learn quickly. Rigorous and methodical (good organisational skills), analytical mindset. Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards. Flexibility, ability to adapt to change, proactive approach.

Our Offer

• The assurance of working in a highly interesting, varied and stimulating environment.
• Attractive pay and the benefits offered by a modern company.
• Support for your professional development through bespoke, personalised training.
• Option to work from home two days a week

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws.