Data Analyst Benelux

Unilever; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Bonus

Share scheme

Hybrid working

Holidays

Paternity leave 6 weeks

Home working allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Green Mobility Policy

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Data Analyst for the Benelux region. The role can be based in Brussels, Belgium or Rotterdam, Netherlands, with hybrid work and travel between Belgium and the Netherlands as needed.

You will turn complex data into clear, actionable insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement across UFS Benelux. You will work across data analysis lifecycle, retrieve and clean data, develop dashboards and reports (Power BI focus), monitor performance, and translate

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting or another role involving the interpretation of complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience working with databases, data extraction, data preparation and visualisation tools.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into accurate, relevant and user-friendly analytical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain data, insights and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Fluency in English and either Dutch or French.
• Willingness to travel between Belgium and the Netherlands according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into practical data, reporting and analytical solutions.
• Retrieve, clean, structure and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Analyse complex datasets using analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, risks and growth opportunities.
• Turn analysis into actionable insights and recommendations that support business decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visualisations and reports, with a strong focus on Power BI.
• Support the development and maintenance of databases, data collection processes and reporting solutions.
• Monitor business performance and key indicators, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Present insights clearly and confidently, making complex information accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams, including Agile squads, to prioritise business and information needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Business intelligence

Translate business requirements

Communication

English + Dutch/French

Travel willingness

Tools

SQL

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Unilever is looking for a Data Analyst Benelux

• Anderlecht, Brussels Capital

Job Details

Function: Customer Development

Reports to: Business Intelligence Lead

Scope: Belgium and Netherlands

Location: Brussels, Belgium or Rotterdam, Netherlands, with ability to travel to the other country once per week according to business needs.

Terms & Conditions: Full-Time. Local employment conditions apply.

Salary range: €56,000–€77,000 gross per year, including holiday allowance, depending on experience and internal positioning.

About Unilever Food Solutions

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a global foodservice business focused on serving chefs and professional kitchens. Operating across more than 70 countries, our purpose is to free chefs to love what they do.

We have an ambitious growth strategy towards 2030, focused on delivering superior products, becoming a leader in AI-powered customer experience, and using data and technology to better understand and serve our customers. From identifying emerging culinary trends through our Future Menus Report to developing innovative solutions for chefs, we aim to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving foodservice industry.

At UFS, you’ll work in an entrepreneurial environment built on speed, simplicity, trust and ownership. Our teams are empowered to work end-to-end, collaborate across functions and turn ideas into real business impact.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to use data and technology to help shape a growing global B2B business, we’d love to hear from you.

Job purpose

As Data Analyst, you will turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that support better business decisions and continuous improvement across UFS Benelux.

You will support the full data analysis lifecycle, from understanding business requirements and retrieving, cleaning and structuring data to developing dashboards, reports and analytical solutions. Working closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams in Belgium and the Netherlands, you will monitor performance, identify trends and opportunities, and translate information into practical recommendations.

This role offers the opportunity to build your analytical expertise, develop your business understanding and make a visible impact in an international and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into practical data, reporting and analytical solutions.
• Retrieve, clean, structure and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Analyse complex datasets using appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, risks and growth opportunities.
• Turn analysis into actionable insights and recommendations that support business decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visualisations and reports, with a strong focus on Power BI.
• Support the development and maintenance of databases, data collection processes and reporting solutions.
• Monitor business performance and key indicators, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Present insights clearly and confidently, making complex information accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams, including Agile squads, to prioritise business and information needs.

Required qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting or another role involving the interpretation of complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience working with databases, data extraction, data preparation and visualisation tools.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into accurate, relevant and user-friendly analytical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain data, insights and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Fluency in English and either Dutch or French.
• Willingness to travel between Belgium and the Netherlands according to business needs.

Preferred qualifications

• Up to approximately 5 years of relevant experience, including experience gained in a junior Data Analyst, Business Intelligence or similar analytical role.
• Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and/or predictive analytics.
• Experience in a B2B environment, preferably within foodservice, hospitality, consumer goods or a related industry.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, data and digital innovation.

Work location and conditions

The role can be based in Brussels (CityDox office) or Rotterdam (Hofplein office) and operates in a hybrid working model. As this is a Benelux role, travel between Belgium and the Netherlands will be required according to business needs.

What is in it for you?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme
• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever
• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained
• Interchangeable public holidays and paid paternity leave of 6 weeks
• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products
• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products
• My Fitness Plan (deduction on your Fitness Subscription)
• Home working allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Green Mobility Policy