Business Analyst - Data & Analytics

Refresco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual bonus

28 days of holiday

Pension fully paid by Refresco

Office near Rotterdam

Job summary

Refresco seeks a seasoned Business Data Analyst to connect business needs with scalable data and analytics solutions across Europe. You will work with stakeholders from HQ to local units, turning challenges into practical data-driven outcomes.

Key responsibilities include shaping the D&A roadmap, documenting requirements, and delivering scalable data solutions with SAP, Snowflake, and Power BI. You will collaborate across IT and business teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, IT, Data & Analytics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Ownership or similar role.
• Experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) and understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, finance or procurement processes.
• Experience with data analysis, profiling, and identifying patterns in datasets.
• Working knowledge of data and reporting platforms, preferably Snowflake, Power BI, and dbt.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between business stakeholders and the Data & Analytics team, shaping the D&A demand and roadmap.
• Analyse, challenge and document business requirements, processes, KPIs, and reporting needs.
• Translate and structure business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision‑making through the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Solution Architects and partners to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Define business rules, KPI definitions, and reporting requirements.
• Identify data sources and data dependencies across SAP and other systems.
• Own the qualification, prioritisation and business value assessment of Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with Refresco data standards and architecture.
• Drive solution adoption and continuous improvement with business stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Business, IT, Data & Analytics

Tools

SAP (S4/HANA)

Snowflake

Power BI

dbt

Job description

As Business Analyst, you will play a key role in creating value across Refresco by connecting business needs with scalable data and analytics solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their challenges, define clear requirements and translate them into practical solutions that support better decision-making.

Business Data Analyst

Data & Analytics

At a glance

Location

Rotterdam

Department

Information Technology

Reports to

Lead Data & Analytics

Team

Data & Analytics

Direct reports

None

Technologies

SAP (S4/HANA), Snowflake, Power BI

About The Role

As Business Analyst, you will play a key role in creating value across Refresco by connecting business needs with scalable data and analytics solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their challenges, define clear requirements and translate them into practical solutions that support better decision-making.

Your stakeholders will range from headquarters and regional teams to local businesses across Europe. Working alongside both business and technical teams, you will contribute to a variety of initiatives and projects, turning complex challenges and promising ideas into tangible outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the Data & Analytics team, shaping the D&A demand and roadmap.
• Analyse, challenge and document business requirements, processes, KPIs, and reporting needs.
• Translate and structure business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision-making throughout the lifecycle, from requirement intake to solution adoption and continuous improvement.
• Work with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Solution Architects, and external implementation partners to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Define business rules, KPI definitions, and reporting requirements.
• Identify data sources and data dependencies across SAP and other business systems.
• Own the qualification, prioritisation, and business value assessment of Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with Refresco data standards and architecture.
• Drive solution adoption, value realization, and continuous improvement together with business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on data, reporting, KPI design, and analytics opportunities.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor/ Master degree in Business, IT, Data & Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Ownership or a similar role.
• Strong experience in shaping business requirements, solution roadmaps, and data and analytics solutions.
• Experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) and understanding of business processes in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or procurement is a must
• Experience with data analysis, profiling, and identifying patterns in datasets.
• Working knowledge of data and reporting platforms, preferably including Snowflake, Power BI, and dbt.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and facilitating decision-making at management level.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to challenge and structure ambiguous business requirements.
• Experience creating functional designs, process flows, and business requirements documents.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• You enjoy working in an international environment with diverse teams.

Behind every drink is a team that makes it happen. Join ours.

What We Offer You.

At Refresco, we believe that your work should be rewarding, both professionally and personally. That's why we offer you:

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual bonus
• No personal pension contribution - your pension is fully paid by Refresco
• 28 days of holiday (based on full-time employment) to recharge and enjoy your time off
• Continuous opportunities to develop yourself, with access to tailored courses, interactive e-learnings,
• Free access to OpenUp for you and your family members, supporting mental well-being and personal development
• A modern office nearby the vibrant city of Rotterdam
• Fun and connection through regular events organized by our enthusiastic Fun Committee
• Opportunities for professional development and training to help you grow in your career
• An NS Business Card or commuting allowance, making your journey to the office more convenient
• Memorable moments together, from our weekly shared Thursday lunches to annual events like Wellbeing Week, the Christmas dinner, and our Holding trip.
• A culture shaped by our core values: entrepreneurial, passionate, agile, responsible and excellent.

Important to know: We are currently unable to offer relocation support for this position. Candidates must be based locally in The Netherlands.