Program Business Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Program Business Analyst to support a strategic transformation and performance management program.

The consultant will be responsible for delivering data-driven insights, performance tracking and analytical support to enable informed decision-making across the program.

The role requires close collaboration with HR, Finance Controlling and program leadership to establish transparent reporting, monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve program outcomes and target achievement.

Responsibilities include:

Analyzing program cost structures, operational performance and savings opportunities.

Developing, maintaining and continuously improving dashboards, KPIs, scorecards and reporting models.

Ensuring alignment and correlation between People / HR data and Financial data in collaboration with HR and Finance Controlling teams.

Monitoring program performance against targets and identifying trends, risks and deviations.

Performing data analysis to support strategic planning, forecasting and decision-making.

Producing executive-level reports, presentations and performance summaries.

Supporting steering committees and management reviews with analytical insights and recommendations.

Driving continuous improvement of reporting processes, data quality and governance practices.

Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define metrics and reporting requirements.

Required education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering or a related field.

Required experience:

5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Program Analytics, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics or a similar role.

Proven experience developing dashboards, KPIs and management reporting solutions.

Strong experience analyzing financial and operational performance data.

Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable business insights.

Experience supporting senior management and executive stakeholders with analytical decision support.

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Certifications in Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence or Project / Program Management.

Experience in large-scale transformation programs or strategic initiatives.

Experience integrating HR / People data with Financial data for workforce and cost analysis.

Experience within industrial, manufacturing, automotive or global enterprise environments.

Knowledge of program portfolio management and benefits realization tracking.

Personal and soft skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.

Structured, detail-oriented and quality-focused.

Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently.

Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and drive fact-based discussions.

Comfortable presenting findings to senior leadership and executive audiences.

Other specifications:

Advanced proficiency in Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools.

Strong knowledge of Excel and data modeling techniques.

Experience working with financial reporting and controlling processes.

Familiarity with HR / People analytics is highly desirable.

Knowledge of SQL and data extraction / querying techniques is preferred.

Ability to quickly understand complex business environments and stakeholder needs.

Experience working in international and cross-functional organizations is advantageous.