Apprenticeship Business Intelligence Analyst (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

 

Our Business Intelligence team, composed of 5 people, is integrated in the Commercial department and focuses on supporting the definition of the commercial strategy in close collaboration with our Strategy and Commercial departments.

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will design and build data solutions that enhance our market intelligence capabilities, providing critical market, competitor, and customer analyses to support the BI and Commercial teams. You will get the opportunity to see how your analytical work directly contributes to strategic decision-making and have a positive impact on our global soda ash and bicarbonate businesses. You will be accountable for:

• Develop BI Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain automated market intelligence databases and interactive dashboards in Power BI to track key performance indicators.
• Analyze Market Dynamics: Analyze and forecast global soda ash supply and demand by interpreting market data, monitoring the economic environment, and modeling future scenarios.
• Conduct Strategic Research: Perform deep-dive analyses on specific end-markets, key customers, and competitor activities to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Evaluate Performance: Conduct customer and product profitability analysis to support commercial target setting and strategic planning.
• Deliver Insights: Synthesize complex data into clear, concise reports and presentations, providing actionable insights to support ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.

 

We offer an apprenticeship (12 months) contract based on hybrid (2 days per week onsite) working mode.

 

About you

 

Relevant education degree or equivalent in a master’s degree quantitative field such as Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business Administration.
Relevant work experience in data analysis or market research is a plus.

Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling). VBA is a plus
• Experience with a data visualization tool like Power BI is a strong plus.
• Data management skills. Financial control background.
• Fluent in English.

Behaviors:

• Collaborative mindset.
• You have a deep sense of curiosity and a proactive drive to learn and explore data.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive insights from data.

 

About the pay and benefits

 

Apprenticeship compensation depends on your level of education.

Benefits: 

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage. 
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support. 
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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