Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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We are seeking a Business Analyst, FP&A based in Erembodegem, Belgium to join our EMEA-focused Finance team. This role plays a key part in leveraging data analytics and financial insights to support financial planning, reporting, and overall business performance.
Working cross-functionally across the organization, the Business Analyst will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to analyze data, develop meaningful insights, and support strategic decision-making. The role is instrumental in enhancing data visibility, improving reporting processes, and driving performance optimization across the EMEA region.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to contribute to the organization’s growth by strengthening analytical capabilities and enabling more informed, insight-based decisions.
Data Preparation
- Collect, clean, and preprocess financial and business data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements in data handling and reporting.
Visualization and Reporting
- Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to effectively communicate insights and support decision-making.
- Perform ad hoc analyses and support special projects based on business needs.
Cross-functional Teamwork and Project Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and align analytics with business objectives.
- Act as a key point of contact between Finance and other departments to ensure consistent and actionable reporting.
Key Interfaces:
- Operations
- Operations Controlling
- Supply Chain (Distribution, Purchasing, S&OP)
- Requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents are still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills
- Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise while developing additional skill sets
- None
- No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates
- Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers
- Solves a range of straightforward problems
- Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
- Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
- Explains information to others in straightforward situations
- 2-4 years of experience
- Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL and DAX.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- Continuous learning mindset and adaptability.
- Enterprise Resources Planning & Financial Software acquaintance (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion and related)
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Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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