Strategic Business Analyst

EMEA Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment seeks a Strategic Business Analyst to support its European Finance function. This high-impact role collaborates with senior leadership to turn complex data into actionable recommendations for strategic decisions across energy and industrial sectors.

You will build financial models, assess investments and scenarios, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or strategy.
• Strong modelling and forecasting abilities.
• Experience in asset-intensive environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis for strategic planning and objectives.
• Build models for investments, projects and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate business cases, returns, risks and funding needs.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses for decisions.
• Assess capital requirements, leverage and financing options.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with operational teams on cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze European energy markets, pricing and hedging strategies.
• Support acquisitions, partnerships and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for senior management and Board.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Financial modelling software

Job description

A leading international industrial organisation is looking to appoint a Strategic Business Analyst to support its European Finance function.

This is a high-impact position with significant exposure to senior leadership, combining strategic financial analysis, commercial evaluation and operational performance improvement.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working with complex data and business challenges and can turn analysis into practical recommendations for senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis supporting strategic planning and business objectives.
• Build financial models for investments, projects and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate business cases, returns, risks and funding requirements.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making.
• Assess capital requirements, leverage and financing options.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operational teams on cost-saving and productivity initiatives.
• Analyse European energy markets, pricing, contracts and hedging strategies.
• Support acquisitions, partnerships and other strategic initiatives.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior management and Board stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across functions and European locations.
• Lead ad hoc strategic analysis and projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, strategy, business analysis or a similar role.
• Strong financial modelling and business case experience.
• Background in an asset-intensive or industrial environment, such as process manufacturing, energy or commodity trading.
• Big Four, transaction services or corporate finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of investment appraisal, valuation and forecasting.
• Experience with capital structure, debt sizing and credit metrics is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with analytical tools is advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify value-creation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical, structured and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.