Business Analyst Pharma Solutions, Lipids

Business Analyst - Pharma Solutions Lipids

Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where wetruly believeour people are our difference and this along with our values of Innovative Responsible and Together creates our Purpose Smart science to improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

This is primarily a business analysis role supported by strong data analytics and business intelligence capabilities. The position begins with the business question works with stakeholders to define the decision or performance need and applies appropriate analytical methods and tools to recommend practical actions. The role is not responsible for enterprise data architecture database administration data engineering or data science ownership.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountabilitycollaborationand innovation. By joining Croda you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategywerelooking for a Business Analyst providing business-facing analysis and decision support for the Lipids business. The position translates commercial financial portfolio operational and market information into clear insights recommendations dashboards forecasts and business cases that improve planning prioritization and performance.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WhoWereLooking For:

Bachelors degree in business finance economics data analytics statistics engineering life sciences or a related discipline required; an advanced analytical or business qualification is advantageous.

Relevant experience in business analysis commercial analytics finance business intelligence performance management or a related business-facing analytical role.

Demonstrated experience converting data and business information into clear insights recommendations and measurable actions.

Experience developing dashboards management reporting analytical models forecasts scenarios or business cases.

Experience within life sciences biotechnology pharmaceuticals diagnostics drug delivery specialty ingredients research tools or adjacent markets is advantageous.

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand commercial financial portfolio and operational drivers and connect analysis to business value.

Advanced analytical thinking and judgment including the ability to define problems collect and validate information test assumptions identify root causes evaluate alternatives and draw supportable conclusions.

Advanced Microsoft Excel capability including complex formulas PivotTables charts data transformation analytical modeling and repeatable reporting workflows.

Proficiency developing dashboards and business intelligence solutions using Power BI Qlik Tableau or equivalent tools.

Working knowledge of ERP commercial financial customer or operational systems; SAP experience is advantageous.

Knowledge of data quality reconciliation KPI design metric definition reporting governance and documentation principles.

Ability to develop practical forecasts scenarios sensitivity analyses business cases and performance measures.

Ability to present complex information through clear dashboards charts written summaries and executive-level recommendations.

Excellent written verbal presentation facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively across commercial technical operational financial digital and leadership teams in a complex matrix organization.

Ability to manage multiple priorities respond to changing business needs and deliver accurate work with appropriate speed and attention to detail.

Ability to work with incomplete information identify limitations and select the level of analysis appropriate to the decision.

Curiosity objectivity professional judgment and willingness to challenge assumptions constructively.

Working knowledge of SQL Power Query reporting automation or basic statistical methods is preferred but is not the primary purpose of the role.

WhatYoullBe Doing:

Business Analysis and Decision Support

Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions define analytical requirements and identify the information needed to support decisions.

Assess business performance processes risks and opportunities and translate findings into clear recommendations priorities and actions.

Structure ambiguous business problems evaluate alternatives test assumptions and distinguish facts hypotheses constraints and data limitations.

Prepare concise decision-focused analyses and executive summaries for business reviews planning discussions and leadership decisions.

Provide responsive ad hoc analysis for priority commercial portfolio operational financial and strategic business questions.

Performance Analytics and Reporting

Design develop maintain and improve dashboards scorecards reports and visualizations that provide timely visibility into business performance.

Analyze revenue profitability margin pricing volume product customer segment region channel portfolio forecast and operational performance as appropriate to the business question.

Identify trends exceptions root causes opportunities risks and material performance gaps and explain their business implications.

Establish clear KPI definitions calculation methods data sources ownership reporting cadence assumptions and known limitations.

Build repeatable and appropriately automated reporting processes that reduce manual effort and allow greater focus on insight generation and business action.

Portfolio Growth and Business Case Analysis

Support portfolio and growth decisions through analysis of product customer pricing lifecycle market commercial and performance information.

Develop business cases scenario models sensitivity analyses and quantitative frameworks for new products growth initiatives strategic partnerships investments and resource prioritization.

Track agreed milestones assumptions measures and outcomes for strategic initiatives and growth platforms.

Connect external market evidence and stakeholder input with relevant internal performance information to support practical business recommendations.

Forecasting Planning and Financial Analysis

Support forecasting budgeting annual planning and longer-range planning through disciplined analysis and transparent assumptions.

Monitor forecast accuracy and variance identify recurring sources of difference and recommend improvements to planning processes or models.

Partner with Finance and business leaders to align analysis with agreed financial definitions controls and reporting requirements.

Support pricing margin profitability customer-mix product-mix and resource-allocation analysis.

Process Improvement and Analytical Governance

Evaluate current reporting and analytical processes identify inefficiencies or control gaps and recommend scalable improvements.

Consolidate and reconcile relevant data from enterprise commercial financial and operational sources for business analysis and reporting.

Assess data quality consistency accessibility and traceability and work with appropriate system or process owners to address material gaps.

Document analytical methods business rules metric definitions assumptions sources calculation logic and known limitations.

Collaborate with IT Finance Data & Analytics and system owners while respecting their ownership of enterprise architecture cybersecurity system administration master data and platform support.

Enable appropriate self-service reporting while protecting the consistency and control of critical business measures.

Stakeholder Partnership and Communication

Build effective working relationships across business leadership Portfolio Management Market Development Finance Operations Supply Chain Customer Service Quality Regulatory IT Data & Analytics and commercial teams.

Convert complex analysis into clear conclusions options recommendations and visual stories for specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Facilitate alignment on business requirements measures priorities and recommended actions through credibility responsiveness and reliable follow-through.

Communicate uncertainty confidence levels assumptions and analytical limitations clearly and objectively.

Challenge unsupported conclusions when available evidence does not support the proposed interpretation or action.

Non-Essential Duties: Support the following activities as assigned:

Support special projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives as assigned.

Contribute to the development of analytical standards templates and business capability across the organization.

Complete company-required training programs and participate in relevant professional development.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to maintain confidentiality exercise sound business judgment and work independently while collaborating effectively with global and cross-functional stakeholders.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing and to use a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to sit and may occasionally stand or walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move standard office materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a professional office or remote-work environment and routinely uses standard office equipment and digital collaboration tools. When visiting manufacturing laboratory warehouse or other operational areas the employee must follow all applicable site safety security gowning and personal protective equipment requirements.

Travel Requirements: This job may involve occasional business travel to other Croda and contractor sites both in the United States and internationally.

The role operates as an individual contributor and matrix business partner and may lead cross-functional analytical workstreams or project activities through influence rather than direct authority.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Excellent Medical Dental and Vision coverage availableimmediately.

Generous PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and long-termdisability

Paid Holidays

Additional Information:

This is a site-based rolelocatedin Alabaster AL.

If yourequireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process please email

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties performance standards or requirements efforts skills or work conditions associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job Avanti Polar Lipids Part of Croda International Plc. reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies change in workload or technology developments).

Avanti Polar Lipids recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including age race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable accordance with applicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

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