Business Analyst

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Summary & Role Information
Our mission is to define, implement and evolve IT Service Supplier models that support the rapid growth in Enterprise Cloud Services. Within a team of supplier governance experts bringing skills from vendor management to financial governance and contracting we are looking to grow our team to bring data driven decision making to the next level.

The Role
Based on a good understanding of the private cloud service model you will help in defining, modeling, and measuring critical KPIs for success. Building on the data you will then contribute to establish effective supplier governance processes to drive these KPIs towards agreed targets. The role will typically include these aspects:
Provide insights into supplier performance, trends, and spend forecasts to help data driven decision making, spend optimization and governance.
Evaluate the value proposition of various ECS supplier spend categories by assessing factors such as Strategic spend, Cost savings, Risk identification, SLA Impact
Develop and maintain models for Spend data by supplier, region, category and other dimension to enable simulations and cost analysis
Service delivery- Delivery quality, partner performance & stakeholder perception
To be successful in this role, you bring a blend of business acumen, analytical skills, and technical expertise to identify, analyze and communicate business critical information to the leadership team to drive effective decision making and governance.

Experience / Role Requirements
4+ years of experience in Spend analysis, Cost planning, or controlling preferably in Software/IT services industry
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Master's degree or MBA/CA/CPA/CFA certification is a plus
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spend modeling and forecasting techniques combined with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze complex data sets
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Familiarity with financial databases, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms. Experience with SAP ERP, SAP analytics cloud, BW is preferred.

About the team / Brand / Line of Business
We are a multi-competency, multi-cultural and diverse team in three different geographies catering to a global organization and ecosystem. We cherish learning from each other and taking and granting responsibility. If you like to see a direct result of your work in key company figures, this is your opportunity.

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