Business Data Analyst Finance (0.8-1.0 fte)

Job description

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We are looking for:

For the Finance & Control (F&C) department, we are looking for a solid Business Data Analyst, who knows the finer points in the field of chain cooperation, process-based working and standardizing a TU/e broad view. The position of Business Data Analyst falls under the responsibility of the Reporting & Analysis department. This department deals with 3 categories, being: group accounting, analyzing and standardizing reports and setting up a management information system.

As a Business Data Analyst your focus area are all processes in the Finance and Purchasing system. You will make the link between the financial process and reporting needs, and to the possibilities in the finance system and/or other reporting tools. You will monitor the starting points of design choices for the finance system. The Business Data Analyst is able to understand the process, from input from the source to (cross-domain) reporting needs. In doing so, you strive for good cooperation, taking into account sometimes conflicting interests.

In addition, you advise the organization on converting information needs into standardized reports. For the purpose of management information, you will build standardized reports and develop further data-driven working within Finance & Control, such as process mining and data mining. You are responsible for automating and robotizing processes and actions. You translate policy into management information, and come up with proposals about KPIs and/or convert proposed KPIs into measurable values.

You are the first point of contact for the Functional Management of the Information Management Systems (IMS) department for changes in the Finance system. You regularly speak with the Information Analyst, who is the point of contact for the Finance domain in the Business Intelligence Cluster where the corporate data warehouse is monitored. And you move within Finance & Control on an operational and tactical level within your own BI reporting environment.

The focus for the first years will be on the further implementation of the new Finance system and the standardization of reports.

 Who are we looking for?

• You understand the entire process from input to reporting needs, and how to convert this into clear standardized formats;
• You have substantive knowledge of the processes across the domains. You are able to make in-depth analyses from unstructured data, and will come up with proposals for (Power BI) reports;
• With your technical knowledge, you know how to be the linking pin from F&C to Functional Management of the IMS service and to the Information Analyst. You will assess process changes in the Finance system and translate the proposed reports into a new format;
• And you are a discussion partner for the Director of F&C, the Corporate Controller and the employees of F&C.

Job requirements

We ask:

• A completed relevant (academic) education, preferably Business Economics or (Technical) Business Administration;
• Relevant work experience, and experience with digitization and robotization is a must;
• Experience with technologies such as data analysis, business robotics, data mining, process mining or data visualization;
• A critical, open, proactive and collaborative attitude focused on delivering quality;
• Good communication and sensitivity skills; or the ability to establish sustainable relationships with different project teams, and to maintain the balance between steadfastness and flexibility;
• Knowledge of financial systems, Unit 4 and Power-BI is an advantage;
• Affinity with organisations in higher education and research is an advantage;
• Knowledge and/or experience with making processes within finance LEAN, is an advantage;
• A good command of the English language. Dutch is an advantage.

Conditions of employment

We offer:

• A dynamic, stimulating and challenging working environment with room for self-development, growth and professional/personal development in a fun team;
• Possibility of hybrid working;
• A salary, in line with the knowledge and experience offered, of at least € 3.821,- and a maximum of € 5.230,- (salary scale 11) gross per month for a full-time appointment in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities;
• An end-of-year bonus amounting to 8.3% of the annual salary (corresponding to a monthly salary) and holiday allowance amounting to 8% of the annual salary. And 41 vacation days per year when working 40 hours a week.

Information and application

• If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Ingrid Lenssen, Manager Reporting & Analysis, telephone 040 – 2474381, e-mail: i.w.h.lenssen[at]tue.nl.
• For questions about the process or employment conditions click here or contact Bas den Bakker, Recruiter via b.a.d.bakker[at]tue.nl or via 06 – 512 06442
• Information about TU/e and the Finance & Control Department can be found on www.tue.nl.

Application:

Are you interested in this vacancy? Then upload your motivation letter and resume via the "Apply now" button on the TU/e website.

We do not respond to applications submitted in any other way.
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This vacancy is published both internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
Interviews will be scheduled in consultation as soon as possible after responses by suitable candidates. This means that, in consultation, interviews can already take place before the procedure is closed.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible.

The position will remain open until the vacancy is filled.