Strategy Business Analyst

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

The expansion of the Strategy Business Department means we are now looking to recruit new Strategy Business Analystin Visé, Belgium and reporting to the Senior Strategy Manager.

• Can you lead several projects at the same time and prove your ability to multitask?
• Can you turn complex data into powerful insights that shape strategic growth initiative?
• Can you think beyond the numbers, uncover hidden opportunities, and deliver bold strategies that maximize long-term value for a global leader?

As Strategy Business Analyst, you'd be supporting global investment, M&A, and transformation projects across EMEA and APAC regions. You'd be driving long-term market and financial analyses, valuations, and benchmarking to empower senior management in optimizing the company's strategic growth and value.

• Conduct valuations, develop business plan models, and support financial/commercial due diligence for investment and M&A projects.
• Collaborate with internal experts to create financial models, including ROI, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses.
• Contribute to cross-functional project discussions (e.g., commercial, technical, legal) to refine financial analyses and project strategies.
• Analyze and implement value-creation improvements, such as cost efficiencies and business plan optimizations, for transformation projects.
• Build and maintain market intelligence tools, update forecasts, and prepare strategic presentations for senior management and the board.

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Management or similar
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Financial Advisory, Corporate M&A, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Business Strategy or Corporate Development.
• Fluent in English, any other language professional proficiency is a strong asset (French and/or German for example)
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Show proof of deep financial skills like knowledge about P&L, balance sheet, margins, business valuation and modelling.
• A deep understanding of corporate finance, valuations techniques and financial analysis (modelling, business plan analysis, cost of capital, …).
• Experience in construction, real estate or industrial sector projects is an advantage.

Your personality counts a lot for us :

• Strong analytical mind:you excel at breaking down complex problems, identifying patterns, and drawing meaningful insights from data to support sound decision-making.
• Investigative mind & critical thinking: you naturally question assumptions, challenge the status quo, and approach problems with curiosity and a critical eye to uncover deeper truths and innovative solutions.
• Creative & quick-witted: you think beyond conventional approaches, adapt quickly to new challenges, and generate fresh ideas to solve problems in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.

On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

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