Business Analyst

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH seeks a skilled financial analyst in Pittsburgh to analyze financial data, collaborate with stakeholders, and optimize budget processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, alongside 3-5 years of relevant experience.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including professional development opportunities and flexibility in work arrangements through the global 'Xwork' program.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Well versed in IFRS, GAAP, and accounting policies.
• Comfort with ambiguity and decisiveness in recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define analysis scope.
• Analyze financial data for month close and reports.
• Optimize forecast accuracy through data integration.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, MIS, or similar

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Job Highlights

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and define analysis scope and objectives for cross departmental projects.
• Analyze financial data for month close preparations, generate financial reports for sales and operations, calculate business KPIs, and maintain management dashboards for the Americas region.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights by blending quantitative and qualitative research with data visualization to provide actionable reports for sales management.
• Coordinate annual sales and spend budget processes by creating planning templates, collaborating with respective segment managers, and entering aligned figures into databases as necessary.
• Optimize forecast accuracy by cleaning historical data, integrating real‑time insights, using advanced technology tools, and fostering collaboration across commercial and supply chain departments.
• Coordinate price changes by maintaining price lists and approvals, tracking profitability and change implementation, and recommending opportunities for price increases or promotions.

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, MIS, or similar
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Power user of software applications such as SAP, Business Warehouse, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI (or similar analytics platform), and dashboard creation to consolidate, model, analyze and report
• Attention to detail and data discipline, analytical thinking and structured problem solving, comfort with ambiguity, decisive recommendations, prioritization under deadlines, and responsiveness
• Well versed in IFRS, GAAP, company financial policies and/or accounting theory and concepts
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Diverse cross‑functional collaboration required.

Location: Pittsburgh

Employee Type: Regular

What we offer you

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work‑Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.