About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Business & Data Analyst to contribute to the growth of our portfolio companies.
This unique role promises a dynamic learning journey with a steep career path, where analytical and data-driven skills combined with a growth mindset become your winning advantage.
Responsibilities
* Continuous improvement and management support: identify opportunities for digital and IT optimization within our portfolio companies, resulting in efficiency gains and data-driven decision making. Advise managers on impactful opportunities to pursue together.
* Solution design and implementation: design targeted solutions from identified areas, taking ownership of implementation whether independently or in collaboration with IT teams. Projects may include building Power BI dashboards, ERP implementations, and data analytics projects related to contribution margin and pricing.
* Requirements gathering: collect and document business requirements from portfolio and Companions management to ensure clarity of needs.
* Stakeholder communication: liaise effectively between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
* Data Analysis: provide actionable insights through data analysis to support data-driven decision-making, fostering significant growth and smarter operations of our portfolio companies.
Your Profile
* You hold a master's degree in Computer Science, Informatics, (Business) Engineering, or a related field, with an excellent academic track record;
* You have at least 2 years of experience in a role such as data engineer, business analyst, software/enterprise architect, or functional analyst;
* You are passionate about data, tech, and analytics;
* You are results-driven and motivated to go the extra mile;
* You seek a steep career path, with opportunities to learn every day;
* You want to achieve maximum impact and are hands-on;
* You are an out-of-the-box thinker, bold, and dare to disagree;
* You have a passion for winning and believe that winning is better as a team;
* You are fluent in both spoken and written Dutch and English; French is a plus.
About Companions
Companions is an independent investment company founded in 2022. We invest in small- to medium-sized enterprises, focusing on companies with an EBITDA of up to €3M across diverse sectors.
Companions is an active investor: we improve operational and commercial performance, accelerate growth through M&A, and ensure continuity. Our team of experts drives growth within our companies.
We foster an inclusive work environment where everyone's unique perspectives and backgrounds are valued. Diversity enables us to better serve our portfolio companies and partners.
Headquartered in Antwerp, our dedication to success, a hunger for learning, and a commitment to positive impact drive everything we do.