We are looking for a Business Information Analyst who will join the Octagon Professionals projects team at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk (ESTEC). If you are passionate about the Space industry and would like to join an international environment, read more and apply today!

Please, be aware that the successful candidate will be employed by Octagon Professionals.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the production of internal and external reports.
  • Support data mining and analysis for corporate controlling activities at ESA level.
  • Support the definition and development of data models to be implemented in corporate controlling tools.
  • Improve the multi-year planning and controlling processes, methods and tools.
  • Supporting the definition and development of IT systems and databases in support of multiyear planning and controlling.

Requirements:

  • Financially literate with Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, business administration or a related discipline.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in the controlling domain.
  • Strong mathematic and statistical modelling skills.
  • Understanding of mathematic-business models for financial planning and forecasting.
  • Good knowledge of programming (Relational Databases, SQL, Oracle, Matlab, Visual Basic).
  • Basic knowledge of SAP and Business Objects.
  • Knowledge of Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting and Economics.
  • Understanding of Information Systems management issues.

We offer:

  • Attractive remuneration package.
  • Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.
  • Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.
  • Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
  • Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.
  • Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.
  • Assistance with relocation in case you are moving to The Netherlands from abroad.

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let’s get in touch!

Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs.

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