Business Analyst - R&D (m,f,d)

BRP-Rotax; Gunskirchen; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BRP-Rotax is seeking a Business Analyst - R&D to strengthen the financial planning, project governance and cost optimization within the R&D department. You will closely collaborate with Finance and key stakeholders to standardize data, improve quality, and drive efficiency across systems.

The role involves partnering with R&D Project Managers and Cost Center Managers on budgets and forecasts, performing variance analyses, and supporting asset acquisition requests (CAARs).

Qualifications

• Completed FH/University studies in Finance Controlling, Business Administration or Engineering.
• Experience in financial/project controlling in R&D or development projects.
• Automotive or engine tech experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• PM certification (IPMA/PMI/PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Microsoft Power BI certification is advantageous.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Sparring partner for R&D PMs and Cost Center Managers with senior management involvement.
• R&D budget and project monitoring with variance analysis and root-cause checks.
• Business Application Specialist for integrated planning software and Power BI in R&D PMO activities.
• Support R&D stakeholders in budget and forecast planning and data consistency across systems.
• Prepare CAARs in collaboration with R&D stakeholders.
• Coordinate governance meetings on financial topics and budget deviations.

Skills

Finance Controlling

R&D Controlling

Project Management

Power BI

German language

English language

Education

FH/University degree in Finance, Controlling, Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PMO Software

Job description

International, innovative, pioneering: We at BRP-Rotax are part of the global company BRP and we are passionate about moving the world's most exciting powersports vehicles. Technological progress and sustainable mobility are our drive. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

At BRP-Rotax, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading drive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development perspectives. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Your new adventure

The purpose of the Business Analyst - R&D position is to enhance the commercial and operational performance of the R&D department through close collaboration with Finance and key stakeholders. The position supports financial planning, investment governance, cost optimization, and project management activities while driving process standardization, data quality, and efficiency improvements.

• Sparring partner for R&D Project Managers, Cost Center Managers, and, where applicable, Senior Management.
• R&D budget and project monitoring: Proactive coordination of regular meetings with R&D Project Managers and Cost Center Managers, with a focus on budget adherence, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and root-cause analysis (including commentary on financial variances resulting from technical, scheduling, or process-related deviations).
• Business Application Specialist (Key-User) for:
  • Integrated planning and portfolio management software.
  • Microsoft Power BI in the context of R&D PMO activities.
• Support R&D stakeholders in budget and forecast planning, ensuring data consistency across systems and performing sanity checks related to scope, schedule, and cost planning.
• Preparation and completion of Capital Asset Acquisition Requests (CAARs) in close coordination with R&D stakeholders.
• Preparation of variance analyses and proactive coordination of regular governance meetings with R&D Project Managers and Cost Center Managers on financial topics and budget deviations.

Your Skills And Experiences

• Completed studies (FH, University) with a focus in Finance Controlling, Business Administration or Engineering or an equivalent
• Controlling experience in financial controlling, project controlling, R&D controlling or in the commercial management of development projects
• Experience in the automotive, or engine technology area would be a strong advantage
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Project Management certification (e.g., IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent) would be an asset
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst certification is an advantage
• Experience in Finance Project Management and the integration of financial processes within project environments is a strong asset
• Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA / pma Austria) or a comparable project management credential.
• Fluency in German and in English

We offer

You will be offered an exciting position in an international company with many interesting benefits and diverse development opportunities. The minimum salary for this position is EUR 54,359.06 gross/year in accordance with the collective agreement for the metal industry. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer an attractive and performance-related salary with corresponding overpayment. We will be happy to discuss the details personally as part of our application process.

Transforming mobility. Creating powertrain technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at BRP-Rotax, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier OEM in the global recreational and powersports industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at BRP-Rotax.