The Investments Business Analyst will be a business partner supporting the investment decision process, and conducting analysis to provide strategic insights and recommend solutions in order to support decision envelopes and advance investment and business improvements.
The role is also responsible for supporting the Operations Control department's various functions, such as financial reporting, and strategic planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Collaborate with senior leaders to provide analytical information on investment decisions and suggest actions by developing a deep understanding of investment needs.
Review project notes and canonicals submitted for C-PR, to ensure alignment and compliance with Airgas and Air Liquide policies.
Partner with business units in the development of projects and the preparation of the investment decisions documents and financial analysis for the investment committees.
Responsible for supporting internal customers on capital topics through training and knowledge sharing.
Track, consolidate and report investment decisions on a regular basis.
Develop monthly capital reporting to keep management informed of financial status and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
Conduct analysis of various capital topics on an ad-hoc basis, interpret results by identifying major factors/variances and translating the data into concise and actionable information.
Assess and improve existing investment reporting and management processes, helping to pioneer enhancement ideas and advance improvements in reporting requirements.
Work in close partnership with all levels of the organization to understand issues, gather needs, define requirements and develop solutions on capital topics.
Support other members of the Operations Control team and FP&A teams on monthly and quarterly reporting and the Target process.
We are looking for:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Accounting with relevant experience in financial analysis; an MBA/MSC is a plus.
Ideally, you bring:
3 -5 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting. Additional experience in Operations or Business Development is welcomed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in Google Suite applications.
Advanced skill in data consolidation/analytics in MS Excel and Spreadsheets; experience creating BI reports or using Apps Script is a plus.
Working knowledge of SAP ECC, or SAP BW systems preferred.
Our Differences make our Performance
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.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 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 Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
