Business Analyst

Are you driven by data, market trends, and commercial performance? Looking for a role where your insights directly influence business decisions and future growth? This Business Analyst opportunity in Laakdal offers the chance to become a trusted business partner within an innovative manufacturing environment, combining strategic analysis, forecasting, and digital optimisation. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you'll help transform complex data into meaningful actions that improve profitability and support long-term success.

Your responsibilities as a Business Analyst :

• Drive commercial performance by analysing sales, pricing, costs, margins, and key business KPIs.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and profitability models that support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and optimise CRM data while improving customer segmentation and pipeline visibility.
• Analyse sales performance, quotations, conversion rates, and contract compliance.
• Build forecasting models to anticipate demand, market developments, and commercial opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry trends to identify risks and growth potential.
• Present clear, actionable insights to support business strategy and performance improvements.
• Enhance digital operations by managing website content, product information, and online customer enquiries.
• Contribute to the continuous optimisation of commercial processes through data-driven recommendations.

About you :

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• You bring minimum 2 years of experience in business, commercial, or pricing analysis within manufacturing or a similar environment.
• You are highly skilled in Excel, with experience in financial modelling; knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.
• You work confidently with ERP systems such as SAP and CRM platforms like HubSpot.
• You enjoy turning complex data into practical business insights.
• You understand pricing strategies, profitability, and commercial performance drivers.
• You communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are detail-oriented, proactive, and naturally curious.
• You thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service.
• You have knowledge of commodity risk management or hedging, which is considered an asset.
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory. Knowledge of English is an asset.

The offer :

• Competitive salary package reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Meal vouchers worth €10 per working day.
• €155 monthly work-from-home allowance.
• Comprehensive group insurance and hospitalisation insurance.
• The opportunity to work in a visible, business-critical position with real influence on commercial performance.
• A collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development are encouraged.

Bring your analytical mindset to a role where your insights truly matter. As a Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting commercial performance while enjoying the stability, development opportunities, and international exposure offered by the Belgian subsidiary of a large global group.

Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.