Strategic Operations Analyst

Zohorecruit; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Equity opportunities

Performance bonus

Learning and development

Career progression

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst to support the leadership team in shaping strategy, improving operational performance, and driving scalable growth in a fast-growing tech environment.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Product, Finance, Customer Success, and Operations to develop KPIs, build business cases, and deliver cross-functional projects that unlock efficiency and long-term value.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using data to drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in technology or high-growth environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Exposure to process optimisation initiatives.
• Experience with CRM or BI platforms.
• Ability to present insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Analyse commercial and operational performance to identify opportunities.
• Build business cases, financial models, and exec presentations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting for leadership.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Monitor strategic initiatives for on-time delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and OKR processes.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders and executives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

CRM/BI tools

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

CRM

Job description

Bruxelles, Belgium | Posted on 30/07/2026

Our client is an exciting, fast-growing technology scale-up that is redefining its industry through innovation, data, and customer-centric solutions. Following a period of significant growth, they are looking to appoint a Strategic Operations Analyst to support their leadership team in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business where strategy meets execution. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping business decisions, improving operational performance, and helping the organisation scale efficiently.

If you're looking for a role that offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

As Strategic Operations Analyst, you'll work cross-functionally with leaders across Commercial, Product, Finance, Customer Success, and Operations to deliver strategic projects that support the company's continued growth.

You'll analyse business performance, develop strategic recommendations, optimise operational processes, and help deliver initiatives that improve efficiency and accelerate growth.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or transformation who enjoys solving complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic business initiatives
  
• Analyse commercial and operational performance, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency
  
• Build business cases, financial models, and executive presentations to support key decision-making
  
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting for senior leadership
  
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on operational excellence and scalability
  
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and commercial assessments
  
• Monitor strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and on time
  
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend practical, scalable solutions
  
• Support annual strategic planning, budgeting, and OKR processes
  
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership
  

Requirements

About You

Our client is looking for a highly analytical, commercially minded professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

You'll likely come from a background in:

• Business Operations
• Business Transformation
• Chief of Staff Office
• Investment or Corporate Finance

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or a similar analytical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience using data to drive business decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
  
• Experience working within a technology business or high‑growth scale‑up
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
• Exposure to process optimisation or operational excellence initiatives
• Experience working with CRM or business intelligence platforms
• Confident presenting insights to senior leadership teams

What's on Offer

Our client offers the opportunity to join a business where your work will have a direct impact on its future success.

You can expect:

• A highly visible role working closely with executive leadership
  
• Significant ownership and autonomy from day one
  
• Exposure to strategic business decisions across multiple functions
  
• A collaborative, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture
  
• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
  
• Equity or share option opportunities
  
• Flexible hybrid working
  
• Ongoing learning and professional development
  
• Clear progression opportunities into Strategic Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, or Chief of Staff positions