The position is to provide to Country management all financial information as well as relevant non financial information to understand and contribute to the current performance of the business and forecast its evolution by:
- Conducting in-depth business analysis to evaluate the financial performance and identify business trends for entity and cluster management.
- Developing performance forecasts based on economic indicators, asset utilization, production vs. demand, and client activity.
- Ensuring that forecasts are translated into actionable objectives and KPIs and following up on the progress of related action plans.
- Generating ad-hoc business analyses to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in areas such as pricing, profitability by account.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

1. Business Analysis:

• Monthly flash reports and quarterly OIVA to understand current performance while highlighting exceptional and financial risks. To do so, he/she will work closely with the Financial Controller who will ensure the accuracy of the financial statements.

• Conduct transversal analyses for topics down to gross margin including profitability by customer, pricing evolution, Helium reporting, efficiencies.

• Review periodically with the Investment Control team the status of major projects and the SUP/RUP impacts.

2. Driving Performance:

• Monitor gaps vs. Target/RF.

• Identify corrective actions, related KPIs and gap closures.

• Manage landing.

3. Forecasting and Planning:

Lead the preparation of (re)forecast exercises (RF1, RF2, RF3, Target, mid-term planning, ad-hoc forecasts requested by the Entity, the Cluster or the Group) and ensure consistency between TGT and management mid to long term objectives and priorities.

4. Business Presentations:

Prepare key presentations to communicate entity financial and non financial performance such as Management presentation, Board Meetings, Business Reviews.

Are you a MATCH?

• Degree holder in finance, accounting, engineering or relevant disciplines.
• At least 3 years of solid business analysis experience and preferably in similar industry.
• Understanding of company products, customers, markets and solutions.
• Logical thinking, adaptable, quick learner, transformation mindset, excellent time management, proficient with numerical data.
• Understanding of financial statements and adept with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Power BI.
• Exceptional communication and able to simplify complex information.

**We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving for past employment. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.**

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About Air Liquide
 

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.