Business Analyst

at  Heineken International BV

Business Analyst at Heineken
Location:
Leiden, with flexibility for home working and other Heineken locations.
Part-time/full-time:
Full-time,
Want to know why a job as a Business Analyst at Heineken is so exciting?
“We’re seeking a critical thinker with an eye for detail to join the heart of our supply chain at Heineken Netherlands. This role is perfect for someone who understands the end-to-end financial process and has the drive to constantly seek improvement.”
What will you do as a Business Analyst?

As a Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial integrity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• End-to-End Financial Close: Delivering and executing period-end close activities while coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure accounting information is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Business Support: Assisting the Business Control team of the Customer Services & Logistics departments to improve business processes. This will help gather valuable insights from BI systems like Analysis for Office, SAP Analytics Cloud, and PowerBI to guide and challenge the organization.
• Accounting Clarity: Providing clear guidance on local accounting matters to internal stakeholders and our financial shared services center, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial figures.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading the delivery and implementation of continuous improvements across processes, tools, templates, and systems in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Balance Sheet Analysis: Conducting analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts related to Returnable Packaging Materials (RPM).
• Collaboration & Communication: Engaging extensively with various stakeholders, including business control, our financial shared services center, and external auditors.

Your work field:
As one of four Business Analysts within Heineken Netherlands Supply, you will be part of the Customer Service & Logistics team (4 FTE). The position is based in Leiden, with the flexibility to work from home or other Heineken locations.
Are you the Business Analyst who completes our team?

We’re looking for a talented, self-starting, and communicatively strong finance professional who thrives on driving change. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Education: University degree, preferably in finance, economics, or accounting (e.g., Master’s in Accounting and/or Finance). We’re also open to other analytical academic backgrounds.
• Mindset: A continuous process improvement mindset.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Tech Savvy: Ability to help build a data-driven business.
• Tools: Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Experience: Relevant working experience in Financial/Business Control, Business Analysis, and/or Accounting.

What’s in it for you? Let’s uncork!

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A dynamic and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on Heineken’s financial processes.

Ready to join our team?
Are you excited to get started as our Business Analyst? Then apply immediately by clicking the green application button and sending us an updated version of your resume. A cover letter is not required, but we would love to hear about your passion for our position, so a short note along with your resume would be great. We look forward to receiving your application

• End-to-End Financial Close: Delivering and executing period-end close activities while coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure accounting information is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Business Support: Assisting the Business Control team of the Customer Services & Logistics departments to improve business processes. This will help gather valuable insights from BI systems like Analysis for Office, SAP Analytics Cloud, and PowerBI to guide and challenge the organization.
• Accounting Clarity: Providing clear guidance on local accounting matters to internal stakeholders and our financial shared services center, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial figures.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading the delivery and implementation of continuous improvements across processes, tools, templates, and systems in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Balance Sheet Analysis: Conducting analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts related to Returnable Packaging Materials (RPM).
• Collaboration & Communication: Engaging extensively with various stakeholders, including business control, our financial shared services center, and external auditors