IT Data Services and Business Analyst

• Data Services & Data Management
• Business & Commercial Analysis
  
  

About Our Client

The company, located in Geneva, operates in the distribution sector and is part of an international group with a strong entrepreneurial culture and long-term vision.

Job Description

Data Services & Data Management

You are accountable for the integrity and reliability of data across the full data lifecycle:Data Collection:

• Collect commercial, financial, and market data from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize reporting tools and processes (e.g. Excel, Power Query, BI tools).
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with business, operations, finance, and group stakeholders.
  
  

Processing & Storage

• Ensure collected data is properly processed, structured, and stored in relevant databases and systems.
  
  

Data Quality

• Act as business data owner, monitoring data quality on a regular basis.
• Identify issues and drive corrective actions in collaboration with technical teams, domain owners, operations, and finance.
  
  

Master Data Management (MDM)

• Manage key master data domains, including supplier hierarchies and product classifications.
• Ensure consistency and alignment across systems and reporting layers.
  
  

Database Management

• In collaboration with third-party service providers, oversee the local database platform.
• Monitor platform evolutions and ensure data integrity and continuity.
  
  

Business & Commercial Analysis

You will be a key partner to business and commercial teams, with a strong focus on value creation through analytics:

• Understand the business context behind the data and translate numbers into meaningful insights.
• Deliver timely and relevant analyses (sales, purchases, products, customers, suppliers, channels, markets, competition).
• Provide actionable recommendations to support performance improvement and supplier management.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards and self-service analytics for data consumers.
• Produce clear and impactful executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) for management and C-level audiences.
  
  

Key Activities Include

• Delivering the right data, in the right format, at the right time.
• Translating data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Identifying growth opportunities, risks, and spots.
• Supporting monthly reviews, executive committees, and ad-hoc business requests.
• Combining KPIs, visualizations, and business narratives in your analyses.
• Cross-referencing multiple internal and external data sources, including open-source intelligence.
• Supporting Finance during closing, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Supporting strategic planning activities and market or supplier analyses.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent data displayed in supplier-facing platforms.
  
  

Your internal customers include Business, Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Executive Management. External stakeholders may also be involved.

The Successful Applicant

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, analytics, and reporting.

Experience in B2B, wholesale, retail, or distribution environments is a strong advantage.

Knowledge of additional tools or languages (Python, AI, advanced analytics) is a plus.

Intermediate SQL skills for data extraction and transformation.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric.

Advanced user of BI tools (Power BI is a strong asset).

Strong experience with data transformation and automation tools (Power Query a plus).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros/VBA appreciated).

Strong PowerPoint skills for executive communication.

Comfortable presenting insights to stakeholders and management.

Excellent analytical, synthesis, and storytelling skills.

Fluent in English (written and spoken); French or additional languages are an asset.

What's On Offer

Attractive environment and package

Contact: Thibaud De Balby

Quote job ref: JN-012026-6927838