Financial Analyst for Purchasing Department (f/m/div.)
Full-time
Legal Entity: Bosch Security Systems
The Bosch group has more than 400,000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people's lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.
In Ovar, our main mission is to guarantee everyone's safety by being ready to act in the event of danger. Our company, with about 1200 associates, develops, creates, and produces inspiring solutions for a safe and enjoyable life. This success is due to the highly qualified people with a high level of knowledge and their dedication that contributes to the unique environment we have in Bosch: The feeling of a Family.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities, and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.
The 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
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
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.
Your background:
Studies in the field of 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
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 (e.g., 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
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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!
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