Business and Finance Analyst

We are looking for a Business and Finance Analyst. You will oversee the financial and business performance of the assigned global business operations and contribute to the execution of the business strategy. You will provide financial performance analysis and management information support planning and control activities and act as a trusted objective partner to peers and senior stakeholders in business decisionmaking. Does this sound like you

At Nouryon our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs today and in the future.

About the job

In this role you will play a key part in monitoring performance generating insights and ensuring that financial objectives are met. You will work closely with the business to challenge assumptions support strategic decisions and help translate potential into measurable results.

Salary depending on experience: between 62000 and 88000

Location: Deventer

In your future role as Business and Finance Analyst you will

Support growth profitability and cash performance of the Polymer Specialties Business Line by:

• providing highquality financial and business analysis insights and recommendations coordinating monthend closing financial planning and forecasting at Business Line level
• acting as finance business partner to global functions (R&D Technology Group Marketing Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs).
• using advanced analytics for valueadding analysis AIenabled tools and automation to streamline recurring activities

Business Insights Analytics & Improvements

• Prepare and maintain Segment P&L and costtoserve models down to customer/product level to enable profitability analysis by market segment product line region and plant to EBITDA level.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis versus budget forecast and prior year; identify drivers (price mix volume FX raw materials nonstandard costs) and propose corrective actions.
• Use BI and data visualization tools to develop dynamic dashboards and reports with clear storylines and recommendations.
• Apply advanced analytics and AIenabled tools to identify trends anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical support to productivity programs including benefit tracking and risk/opportunity analysis.
• Support business and finance projects (pricing costs working capital capex etc).
• Identify and implement automation of standard reports and repetitive analyses.

Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Coordinate monthend closing activities for the Business Line with global regional and local finance ensuring timely accurate and consistent reporting.
• Analyze monthly progression of sales order book prices margins and nonstandard variable costs; investigate abnormalities and follow up with Sales Marketing Logistics Procurement and Production.
• Perform intercompany profit elimination from inventory including monthly analysis and provision calculation.
• Review costs of central BL functions; prepare necessary accruals provisions and adhoc journal entries.
• Analyze monthly and YTD P&L variances vs last year and provide supporting analysis
• Prepare concise performance packs (bridges heatmaps variance analysis) and support the Business Line Finance Director with commentary for monthly reviews and management reporting.

Planning Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

• Consolidate and analyze IBP forecast monetization on monthly basis for the next 2 years including volumes revenues contribution margin nonstandard variable costs and business fixed costs.
• Review completion and correctness of inputs in Anaplan monetization system.
• Develop and maintain Operating Working Capital forecasts (inventories receivables payables) in coordination with Business Planning and Integrated Supply Chain.
• Consolidate P&L Working Capital and Capex forecasts at Business Line level and prepare analysis and commentary for IBP meetings.
• Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecasts: consolidate inputs challenge assumptions highlight risks and opportunities and prepare slide decks.
• Use scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess impact of changes in volume pricing raw materials FX and other key drivers.

Finance Business Partnering to Global Functions

• R&D: Support cost control budgeting forecasting and reporting; support project evaluation and productivity initiatives.
• Technology Group: Support cost control and growth capex reporting (SAP IM) including expected spend updates and business case analysis.
• Marketing: Support cost control budgeting forecasting and analysis of pricing product/segment profitability.
• Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA): Support cost control for REACH and other regulatory projects; prepare appropriation requests and monthly reporting.
• Coordinate WBSO subsidy declaration: ensure appropriate cost allocation to qualifying RD&I projects and liaise with external advisors.

Digitalization Data Quality & Process Improvement

• Promotes AI digital and advanced analytics tools in the Business Line Finance team.
• Cooperate with various teams to improve data quality master data and consistency in reporting systems.
• Standardize and streamline reporting and analytical processes; implement automation and best practices to reduce manual work and increase analytical capacity.

We believe you bring

• Masters degree in Finance Economics Business Administration.
• 24 years experience in Finance/Controlling Business Analysis or FP&A preferably in an international industrial/chemical/manufacturing environment.
• RC (Chartered Controller in the Netherlands) or similar qualification is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent English.

Great if you have

• Financial and business acumen (P&L balance sheet cash flow working capital capex cost allocation and profitability analysis).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and consolidation/reporting tools (Anaplan).
• Handson experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI) plus familiarity with AIenabled tools.
• Understanding of data structures master data and data quality concepts.
• Strong interest in AI automation and digital tools with eagerness to experiment and adopt new ways of working.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches and leverage available tools efficiently.
• Comfort working with large datasets and the ability to structure and interpret data into actionable insights.
• A continuous learning mindset.

We believe you are...

• Strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
• Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to summarize complex analyses for nonfinancial stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset able to work effectively across functions cultures and time zones.
• A proactive handson and resultsoriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High integrity and attention to detail combined with a strong business orientation.

We offer you

At Nouryon we provide a great job and friendly coworkers plus benefits in addition to salary. We offer unilateral perks such as:

• A permanent contract
• A competitive gross annual salary
• 35 vacation days

• An excellent pension scheme.

• An end-of-year/ variable bonus

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Have we got your interest

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis in Deventer. You will be reporting to Roman Zbiega Director Finance Polymer Specialties based in Deventer.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once its with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process visit: look forward to receiving your application!

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