Group Finance Data & Systems analyst

Stichting van aandelen Lotus Bakeries; Lembeke; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries in Belgium seeks a finance data analytics professional to join our Group Finance Transformation & Technology team. You will collect, validate and model financial data, build dashboards and drive automation initiatives across finance processes, while ensuring responsible use of AI and strong data governance.

The role is based at our HQ in Lembeke and interfaces with ICT and external partners. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate finance needs into

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in finance analytics, finance systems, BI or controlling.
• Experience with data analysis, data modeling, dashboards and data visualization.
• Awareness of generative AI and machine-learning use cases, including responsible-use principles.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business insights and maintain data quality.
• Excellent communication with both business and technical stakeholders, aligning finance, data and technology.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, structure and analyze financial and operational data; develop finance data models and dashboards.
• Support consolidation, reporting, planning and disclosure solutions in Group Finance Systems.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in finance processes, reports and controls.
• Develop and support responsible AI use cases for Group Finance with proper validation and governance.
• Translate finance requirements into clear functional specifications in collaboration with ICT or external partners.
• Promote data quality, master-data discipline and governance across the Group Finance landscape; provide documentation and training.

Skills

Data analysis

Data modeling

Dashboards

Automation

Low-code

AI awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Economics / Business Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Combining finance expertise with data analytics & automation capabilities, you help create a reliable, scalable and increasingly automated finance information landscape.

• Collecting, validating, structuring and analysing financial and operational data from multiple sources, you develop and maintain finance data models and dashboards
• You support the functional ownership and continuous improvement of Group Finance Systems, including consolidation, reporting, planning and disclosure solutions.
• You identify, assess and implement automation opportunities in finance processes, reports and controls.
• With appropriate validation, documentation, access controls and human oversight, you develop and support responsible AI use cases for Group Finance.
• Working with ICT or external partners on solution design, testing, deployment and support, you translate finance requirements into clear functional specifications.
• You promote data quality, standard definitions, master-data discipline and effective governance across the Group Finance reporting landscape, while supporting users through documentation, training and structured change management.
• This role reports into the Group Finance Transformation & Technology Manager and is based in our HQ in Lembeke.

Profile

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:

• A solid academic background with a Master’s degree in Applied Economics, Business Engineering or another relevant field, topped with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance analytics, finance systems, business intelligence or controlling.
• Practical experience with data analysis, data modeling, dashboards and data visualization, including the understanding of automation concepts, low-code solutions and workflow design.
• Awareness of generative AI and machine-learning use cases, including responsible-use principles.
• A very strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and a structured, accurate and attentive approach to data quality and control requirements.
• An excellent fit with our values Team Spirit, Open Dialogue and Passion, giving you the ability to bridge finance, data and technology through effective communication with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, with good knowledge of Dutch being a solid advantage.

"The clear growth path of Lotus as a company also reflects in a personal growth path. The organization, functions and job content is evolving continuously as a result. I don’t need to worry about my career, as new opportunities are always just around the corner."

Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.