Job Description Financial Analyst is a strategic function within Purchasing that focuses on collecting and analyzing information about market conditions and supplier intelligence, considering aspects like corporate structure, supplier legal status, financial health, technological advancements, production capabilities, and other external factors that can influence strategic purchasing decisions.
With a passion for intelligence and investigative work, you identify opportunities, risks and deliver actionable insights that support decision-making.
Your focus areas will be: Competitive Analysis: Analyze competitors' purchasing strategies and supplier networks Identify best practices and competitive advantages that can be leveraged within purchasing Supplier Intelligence: Gather detailed information about suppliers and respective supplier networks, including a deep understanding of their financial health and operational capabilities Market Analysis: Assess current market conditions, including supply and demand dynamics and market drivers Evaluate new tools and platforms that can enhance market intelligence and procurement efficiency Continuous Monitoring Set up and implement business intelligence (BI) solutions as well as their automation for easy data visualization and maintenance Continuously monitor market conditions and update intelligence reports as new information becomes available.
Ensure that procurement strategies remain aligned with evolving market dynamics.
Qualifications Your background: Studies in the field Economics, Business administration, Accounting, Finance or similar Deep understanding of financial statements , credit rankings, revenue and profitability trends Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI What differentiates you: - Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions, synthesize information from diverse sources and present it coherently Experience in conducting market research and competitive analysis.
- Personality and way of working: Creative, communicative, solution-oriented, reliable with a good sense for visual data implementation Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data collection, analysis, and reporting High degree of intrinsic curiosity with a strong ability to connect dots - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings Additional Information Work #LikeABosch includes: Flexible work conditions | Hybrid work system | Exchange with colleagues around the world | Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic) | Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications | Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products | Sports and health related activities (gym) | Free parking lot | Canteen Success stories don´t just happen.
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