IT Data Services and Business Analyst

As a Data Services & Business Analyst, you will be part of a Geneva-based data team supporting strategic supplier and business activities. You will be responsible for the end-to-end data management lifecycle (collection, processing, quality, tools, reporting) and for delivering high-value business and commercial analytics to internal and external stakeholders.

The company, located in Geneva, operates in the distribution sector and is part of an international group with a strong entrepreneurial culture and long-term vision.

Description

Data Services & Data Management

You are accountable for the integrity and reliability of data across the full data lifecycle:

Data Collection:

• Collect commercial, financial, and market data from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize reporting tools and processes (e.g. Excel, Power Query, BI tools).
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with business, operations, finance, and group stakeholders.

Processing & Storage:

• Ensure collected data is properly processed, structured, and stored in relevant databases and systems.

Data Quality:

• Act as business data owner, monitoring data quality on a regular basis.
• Identify issues and drive corrective actions in collaboration with technical teams, domain owners, operations, and finance.

Master Data Management (MDM):

• Manage key master data domains, including supplier hierarchies and product classifications.
• Ensure consistency and alignment across systems and reporting layers.

Database Management:

• In collaboration with third-party service providers, oversee the local database platform.
• Monitor platform evolutions and ensure data integrity and continuity.

Business & Commercial Analysis

You will be a key partner to business and commercial teams, with a strong focus on value creation through analytics:

• Understand the business context behind the data and translate numbers into meaningful insights.
• Deliver timely and relevant analyses (sales, purchases, products, customers, suppliers, channels, markets, competition).
• Provide actionable recommendations to support performance improvement and supplier management.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards and self-service analytics for data consumers.
• Produce clear and impactful executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) for management and C-level audiences.

Key activities include:

• Delivering the right data, in the right format, at the right time.
• Translating data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Identifying growth opportunities, risks, and spots.
• Supporting monthly reviews, executive committees, and ad-hoc business requests.
• Combining KPIs, visualizations, and business narratives in your analyses.
• Cross-referencing multiple internal and external data sources, including open-source intelligence.
• Supporting Finance during closing, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Supporting strategic planning activities and market or supplier analyses.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent data displayed in supplier-facing platforms.

Your internal customers include Business, Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Executive Management. External stakeholders may also be involved.

Profile

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, analytics, and reporting.

Experience in B2B, wholesale, retail, or distribution environments is a strong advantage.

Knowledge of additional tools or languages (Python, AI, advanced analytics) is a plus.

Intermediate SQL skills for data extraction and transformation.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric.

Advanced user of BI tools (Power BI is a strong asset).

Strong experience with data transformation and automation tools (Power Query a plus).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros/VBA appreciated).

Strong PowerPoint skills for executive communication.

Comfortable presenting insights to stakeholders and management.

Excellent analytical, synthesis, and storytelling skills.

Fluent in English (written and spoken); French or additional languages are an asset.

Job Offer

Attractive environment and package