Senior Business Analyst

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

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The business Analyst will provide support for the sales team and business leaders for reviews, forecast and budget of sales, profitability, customer bids and costs. He will provide guidance to the business to meet and exceed financial goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Sales Team Support:

• Analyze financial performance of the accounts from macro to micro stand point

• Challenge sales previsions (Forecast, budget, Mid Term Plan)

• Develop operational metrics and key performance indicators to the business

• Build innovative scenarios to support commercial strategies

• Translate data into information and recommendations for decision-making

• Employee trainings (MicroStrategy, SAP, Excel …)

• Business Support:

• Monthly analysis of the financial results from Sales to EBITDA

• Budget and forecast process coordination : working as a bridge between Business and Finance

• Contact with global headquarters (Germany) for business controllership, business intelligence and benchmarking

• Optimize internal business processes seeking to improve operational efficiency and efficacy and manage the business performance, influencing the decision-making through recommendations

• Support to other departments as well (CRM, Creative team, Production …)

• New business opportunities :

• Conduct market research on new clients opportunities

• Implement a competitive intelligence system

• Financial & Business Intelligence background requires at least 3 to 5 years.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in business or equivalent.

• Expert in Excel, PPT and business intelligence tools

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate self-initiative and work independently and under pressure.

Must be detail oriented.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.