Senior / Business Analyst

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Please note, Cooper Standard will never ask new hires to pay for equipment. In response, our team is taking preventative measures and actively scanning common job boards to search for any fraudulent postings. All of Cooper Standard’s current openings will be posted on our career site at**Job Description:****Senior Business Analyst** is responsible for supporting the Plant Controller in the analysis of financial and operational data, the preparation of reports, and providing recommendations to management.

The objective of the role is to ensure reliable analyses that support decision‐making processes, cost control, and the optimization of the manufacturing plant’s performance.**Scope of Responsibilities:*** Analysis of the plant’s financial performance and preparation of reports for the Plant Controller and management.* Monitoring budget execution, variance analysis, and identification of areas requiring improvement.* Cooperation with the Production, Logistics, and Finance departments in collecting data and explaining variances.* Preparation of financial forecasts and support of the budgeting process.* Participation in cost optimization and production process improvement projects.* Preparation of presentations and reports for the Management Board and global finance structures.* Ensuring compliance of reporting with corporate procedures and SOX standards.* Supporting the analysis of plant KPIs and recommending improvement actions.**Education and Qualifications:*** **Education:** University degree (preferred fields: Finance, Economics, Accounting).* **Professional experience:** Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis or controlling; experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.* **Foreign languages:** Very good command of English, both spoken and written.* **Additional language skills:** Ability to prepare reports and presentations in English.* **Technical skills:** Knowledge of management accounting principles, cost analysis, and budgeting.* **IT systems:** Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle Hyperion), advanced MS Excel skills; knowledge of BI tools (SAP Cloud Analytics).* **Analytical thinking:** Ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.* **Motivation and commitment:** Proactive attitude, results‐oriented mindset, ability to work in a dynamic environment.* **Interpersonal skills:** Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate with various departments. **We offer:*** A wide range of benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund;* Private medical care sponsored by the employer for Cooper Standard employees;* Preferential terms for accident insurance (NNW);* Co-funding for the Benefit Multisport card;* Employee Pension Program (PPE after 12 months of employment);* Co-funding for the purchase of glasses/contact lenses;* Employer-sponsored access to the Multi.Life application;* A wide range of internal training and mentoring programs;* HR open door policy;* Friendly work atmosphere;* Integration initiatives;* Flexible, hybrid working hours (working one day a week from the office);* Private parking spaces in the city center;* Employee discounts at the Sfera Shopping Center in Bielsko-Biała;* Modern offices in the city center with a view of the mountains;* Relaxation area; delicious coffee without limits.**Please apply and attach the English version of your resume.** We look forward to learning more about your experience!**Position Type:**Regular**Additional Locations:****Additional Information:****Remote Status:**Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr