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Business Analyst

Noordwijk, The Netherlands, ESA [12347]

Field(s) of expertise
Aerospace Engineering Business Administration and Finance
Job type
Temporary
Education
Master
Deadline
Closed

About this job

ESA is looking for a Business Analyst.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

Responsibilities

 

  • Providing support for the planning and monitoring of TIA Analysis Centre accounting, preparing the Directorate rates, providing the distribution key for cost accounting and supporting proper implementation of time recording;
  • Contributing to resource planning and control by analysing results, monitoring variance, proposing changes as required, identifying trends by providing inputs for management reporting in TIA and to corporate functions and delegate bodies, including reporting on Business Key Performance Indicators;
  • Coordinating financial mid-year and end-of-year closure in the Directorate;
  • Supporting the preparation, maintenance, monitoring and forecasting of geographical return information for the Directorate;
  • Supporting the implementation of future corporate IT solutions, i.e. the data lake, related to the finance and controlling domain and thus contributing to the preparation, maintenance and improvement of the Directorate’s internal and external reporting, with a special focus on efficient preparation, involving multiple system sources, as well as on presenting reports;
  • Performing administrative controlling tasks directly related to the Office and supporting the wider TIA community in operating financial systems such as esa-p and EROS. This includes analysing and proposing project-specific implementations in financial systems;
  • Implementing ad hoc tasks within your area of competence, as requested by management, ensuring adherence to ISO procedures in your area of responsibility.

Profile

 
Technical competencies
In depth knowledge of cost, cash, resources and activities planning and control
Experience in controlling and risk, monitoring and management reporting
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Expert knowledge of the various esa-p modules and understanding of related queries
Experience in change management, preferably related to information systems
Knowledge of ESA’s cost and financial regulatory framework
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly Excel

Education
A Master’s degree in business administration or engineering is required.

Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment. You should also demonstrate the ability to solve problems and define and implement solutions in line with Office and Directorate objectives.
You should have proven organisational and planning skills and demonstrate a flexible, yet result-oriented approach. A solid knowledge of the Agency’s financial, administration and controlling processes will be a definite advantage.

For a complete job description, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 20 May 2021.

At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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We offer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support. For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA
About us
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space. Learn more: http://www.esa.int/

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