(Senior) Financial and Data Analyst (M/F)

Company description

Sofitex Talent Recruitment
Fort d'une expérience de plus de 30 ans dans les Ressources Humaines, Sofitex est un réseau international de Travail Temporaire et de Placement en CDI. Sofitex fonde sa dynamique et son succès sur le professionnalisme de ses équipes, sa forte réactivité et sa proximité.

Job description

For one of our clients, a European Institution located in Luxembourg Kirchberg, Sofitex Talent is currently looking for a:

(Senior) Financial and Data Analyst (M/F)

The selected candidate will report to the Head of the Financial Strategy Unit, under the overall guidance of the Head of the Financial Strategy & Analytics (“FSA”) Division and will work closely with senior colleagues from both FS and ACE units.

The Strategy Department within the Finance and Strategy Office (“FSO”) is responsible for shaping the organisation’s strategic direction over the medium to long-term. It supports the Executive and Senior Management by defining strategic priorities, evaluating alignment with Group objectives, and advising on key operational initiatives.

Within this framework, the Financial Strategy (“FS”) unit plays a key role in defining the organisation’s financial strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability, optimise the use of resources, and maximise market impact. Its main responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining the organisation’s Financial Sustainability Policy;

• Defining and calibrating long-term key financial indicators and financial sustainability metrics;

• Monitoring strategic goals achievement through a Strategic Target System;

• Developing financial models and performing scenario analysis;

• Contributing to strategic projects with a funding, pricing or corporate impact perspectives;

• Continuously assessing and adjusting actions to keep the organisation on track towards long-term goals.

Complementing this, the Analytical Center of Expertise (“ACE”) unit fosters data science capabilities within the FSO and promotes a data-driven culture across the function. It provides:

• Data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making;

• Analytical input for the Strategy Department and broader initiatives;

• Collaboration across departments to integrate data expertise;

• Ongoing enhancement of analytical tools and frameworks.

The selected candidate will contribute to the FS and ACE missions by supporting strategy formulation and monitoring, financial and data analysis, project coordination, and the implementation of digital and analytical solutions across the division.

Responsibilities

At a level commensurate with seniority, responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining the Strategic Target System (“STS”) scorecard, including KPIs definition, calibration, and data automation;

• Running the STS on a quarterly basis: from data collection and quality control to output production and analysis;

• Drafting analytical reports and updates for senior management and the Board of Directors as well as strategy papers;

• Participate to the development of dynamic financial datasets (including balance sheets and other statements);

• Leading and supporting tasks related to the team’s procedures and processes;

• Acting as an internal expert in data science and analytics, contributing to the development of tools, models, and advanced analysis for strategic purposes;

• Promoting a strong analytical culture within the FSO, ensuring proper assistance on data analytics matters, and providing guidance on the independent use of models and analytical tools developed by the team.

• Enhancing analytical capabilities through innovative methods and advanced data tools;

• Participating in cross-functional and cross-departmental projects, offering both strategic and data-driven perspectives.

Required profile

• University degree, preferably at postgraduate level, in Finance, Strategy, STEM or a related field;

• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in data/business analytics, financial modelling or corporate strategy, ideally within the finance sector;

• Proven experience in querying, analysing, and visualising large datasets using tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS or Alteryx, and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI);

• Proficiency with Excel is required (VBA is an asset);

• Experience in strategic dashboarding is a distinctive advantage;

• Skills in quantitative modelling, projections and financial analysis methodologies as well as notions in accounting are an asset;

• Understanding of statistical techniques (e.g., Regression, A/B Testing, Causal Inference) and their application in business contexts is considered a strong asset;

• Experience in project management is advantageous;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English. Knowledge of other EU languages is an asset;

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong aptitude for numerical and data-driven tasks;

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and levels;

• Ability to challenge existing assumptions with data-driven reasoning;

• Creativity and strategic thinking, with the ability to propose new approaches;

• Results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;

• High sense of initiative, responsibility, and organisational awareness.