We are looking for a Business Analyst. You will oversee the financial and business performance of the assigned global business operations and contribute to the execution of the business strategy. You will provide financial performance analysis and management information, support planning and control activities, and act as a trusted, objective partner to peers and senior stakeholders in business decision‑making. Does this sound like you?

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

About the job

In this role, you will play a key part in monitoring performance, generating insights, and ensuring that financial objectives are met. You will work closely with the business to challenge assumptions, support strategic decisions, and help translate potential into measurable results.

Salary depending on experience: between €62,000 and €88,000

Location: Deventer

In your future role as Business Analyst you will

Support growth, profitability and cash performance of the Polymer Specialties Business Line by:

• providing high‑quality financial and business analysis, insights and recommendations, coordinating month‑end closing, financial planning and forecasting at Business Line level,                
• acting as finance business partner to global functions (R&D, Technology Group, Marketing, Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs).                                                                                                      
• using advanced analytics for value‑adding analysis, AI‑enabled tools and automation to streamline recurring activities 

Business Insights, Analytics & Improvements

• Prepare and maintain Segment P&L and cost‑to‑serve models down to customer/product level to enable profitability analysis by market segment, product line, region and plant to EBITDA level.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year; identify drivers (price, mix, volume, FX, raw materials, non‑standard costs) and propose corrective actions.
• Use BI and data visualization tools to develop dynamic dashboards and reports with clear storylines and recommendations.
• Apply advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools to identify trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical support to productivity programs including benefit tracking and risk/opportunity analysis.
• Support business and finance projects (pricing, costs, working capital, capex, etc).
• Identify and implement automation of standard reports and repetitive analyses.

Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Coordinate month‑end closing activities for the Business Line with global, regional and local finance, ensuring timely, accurate and consistent reporting.
• Analyze monthly progression of sales order book, prices, margins and non‑standard variable costs; investigate abnormalities and follow up with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Procurement and Production.
• Perform intercompany profit elimination from inventory, including monthly analysis and provision calculation.
• Review costs of central BL functions; prepare necessary accruals, provisions and ad‑hoc journal entries.
• Analyze monthly and YTD P&L variances vs last year and provide supporting analysis
• Prepare concise performance packs (bridges, heatmaps, variance analysis) and support the Business Line Finance Director with commentary for monthly reviews and management reporting.

Planning, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

• Consolidate and analyze IBP forecast monetization on monthly basis for the next 2 years, including volumes, revenues, contribution margin, non‑standard variable costs and business fixed costs.
• Review completion and correctness of inputs in Anaplan monetization system.
• Develop and maintain Operating Working Capital forecasts (inventories, receivables, payables) in coordination with Business Planning and Integrated Supply Chain.
• Consolidate P&L, Working Capital and Capex forecasts at Business Line level and prepare analysis and commentary for IBP meetings.
• Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecasts: consolidate inputs, challenge assumptions, highlight risks and opportunities, and prepare slide decks.
• Use scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess impact of changes in volume, pricing, raw materials, FX and other key drivers.

Finance Business Partnering to Global Functions

• R&D: Support cost control, budgeting, forecasting and reporting; support project evaluation and productivity initiatives.
• Technology Group: Support cost control and growth capex reporting (SAP IM), including expected spend updates and business case analysis.
• Marketing: Support cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of pricing, product/segment profitability.
• Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA): Support cost control for REACH and other regulatory projects; prepare appropriation requests and monthly reporting.
• Coordinate WBSO subsidy declaration: ensure appropriate cost allocation to qualifying RD&I projects and liaise with external advisors.

Digitalization, Data Quality & Process Improvement

• Promotes AI, digital and advanced analytics tools in the Business Line Finance team.
• Cooperate with various teams to improve data quality, master data and consistency in reporting systems.
• Standardize and streamline reporting and analytical processes; implement automation and best practices to reduce manual work and increase analytical capacity.

We believe you bring

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration.
• 2–4 years’ experience in Finance/Controlling, Business Analysis or FP&A, preferably in an international industrial/chemical/manufacturing environment.
• RC (Chartered Controller in the Netherlands) or similar qualification is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent English.

Great if you have

• Financial and business acumen (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital, capex, cost allocation and profitability analysis).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and consolidation/reporting tools (Anaplan).
• Hands‑on experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI), plus familiarity with AI‑enabled tools.
• Understanding of data structures, master data and data quality concepts.
• Strong interest in AI, automation and digital tools, with eagerness to experiment and adopt new ways of working.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches and leverage available tools efficiently.
• Comfort working with large datasets and the ability to structure and interpret data into actionable insights.
• A continuous learning mindset.

We believe you are...

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analyses for non‑financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across functions, cultures and time zones.
• A proactive, hands‑on and results‑oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High integrity and attention to detail, combined with a strong business orientation.

We offer you

At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. We offer unilateral perks, such as:

• A permanent contract
• A competitive gross annual salary
• 35 vacation days

• An excellent pension scheme.

• An end-of-year/ variable bonus  

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position, on a full-time basis in Deventer. You will be reporting to Roman Zbiega, Director Finance Polymer Specialties based in Deventer.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: patrycja.szczawinska@nouryon.com.

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