Financial Analyst

To carry out analyses of the business figures and financial data for financial and general management.
- Being a full member of the Accounting & Controlling team of Benchmark’s Advanced Nutrition division.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Administrative support to the department (data gathering, consolidation and analysis - 3 Years Plan/Budget/Forecast).
- Preparation of cost centre / department reports for the Management Team.
- Support new internal & external reporting requirements (Advanced Animal Nutrition Division, Benchmark Group ) and monitor project milestones (growth pillar projects, R&D projects ).
- Analysis and review of actuals versus budget and versus prior year.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of data and reporting amongst the various entities of the Group.
- Support the business controller to harmonize and run common analysis (Pricing, RM cost evolution ).
- Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; recommend actions.
- Participate in ad-hoc finance projects.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Master degree, by preference in Economics.
- At least three to five years of relevant experience in financial advisory.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/**
**CHARACTERISTICS**
- Strong analytical skills.
- Comfortable with numbers.
- Experience with SAP is a must.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Very well organized in order to multi-task and meet priorities.
- Respect deadlines.
- Stress resistant.
- Fluent written/verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.
- Curious and digital minded.
- Take a great interest in and have the ability to work in an international and intercultural environment.

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