Business Data Analyst


Zurich
Permanent
Negotiable
Commercial
PR/601927_1784547517
Business Data Analyst

Business Analyst (Commercial & Finance)

Our client is seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst to support strategic decision-making across a regional organisation. Working closely with Finance, Sales and Operations, you will turn data into actionable business insights, support financial planning activities and help drive business growth through informed decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with commercial awareness and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business to solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse commercial, financial and operational performance across the region.
  • Develop business cases to support strategic investments and growth initiatives.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
  • Partner with Sales teams to understand performance drivers and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Translate business requirements into analytical solutions and actionable recommendations.
  • Extract, structure and analyse data from ERP and business intelligence platforms.
  • Produce management reporting and dashboards using BI tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense or Tableau.
  • Support ERP transformation projects, including system upgrades and migrations.
  • Participate in data integration and EDI-related projects with external partners and suppliers.
  • Challenge assumptions, improve processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Experience in Business Analysis, Commercial Analytics, FP&A, Business Intelligence or a similar analytical role.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to build business cases and support strategic decision-making.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with Power BI, Qlik Sense or Tableau is preferred.
  • Exposure to SAP S/4HANA migrations, ERP transformations or EDI integration projects would be advantageous.
  • Fluent English,German and French are essential; Italian would be a strong plus.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Sales and Operations.
  • Quick learner with a proactive, commercially minded and solution-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable challenging assumptions and providing data-driven recommendations.
  • Motivated to contribute to long-term business growth and performance.

Please note, only those shortlisted will be contacted and only those with the right to work in Switzerland will be considered.

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