Digital Finance & Analytics Specialist

Digital Operator EMEA / APAC

*This position can be based in Germany, Leverkusen or some other major Bayer sites.

JOB PURPOSE

The Digital Finance & Analytics Specialist is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making across the Digital Finance & E2E PBS ecosystem. By leveraging digital solutions, simulation capabilities, and Predictive Analytics, this position delivers scalability, harmonization, and automation to global, regional, and local solutions. As a crucial link to IT departments (EF IT, CH IT, etc.), Record-to-Report, and GBS, the incumbent enables customer/consumer-oriented digital solutions. This role, part of a fluid resource allocation pool, adapts to business needs and contributes to shaping a digitally enabled value creation culture across the organization.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management:

• Oversee and orchestrate various predictive analytics activities and simulation tools to ensure alignment with the organization’s objectives
• Maximize focus on customers/consumers, driving successful outcomes through data-driven products, services, and business models

Digital Solutions Development:

• Build digital solutions by piloting, prototyping, and testing
• Create an agile environment that learns from failing fast, adjusts quickly, and delivers on outcomes
• Coding skills (Python, R2, RPAs, etc.) are essential

ANAPLAN Operating Model:

Co-create and lead the ANAPLAN operating model

• Serve as the global ANAPLAN model builder and maintain the system

Resource Allocation:

• Allocate personnel, tools, and budget to different use cases
• Optimize the overall portfolio’s value

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor portfolio performance and progress
• Implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and reliability

Use Case Prioritization:

• Identify and prioritize predictive use cases based on their potential impact on business objectives

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Regularly update VACC leaders and stakeholders on predictive initiatives’ progress and outcomes
• Adjust the portfolio as needed

Integrated Planning and Financial Performance:

• Support planning, forecasting, and financial performance steering
• Assure an integrated view of sales, operational, and financial planning

WHO YOU ARE

• Industry Understanding: Grasp industry trends, market dynamics, and business strategy to align predictive analytics with business objectives
• CH Operating Model and Processes: Understand organizational operating models and processes for effective implementation of predictive analytics
• Data-Driven Approach: Embrace data-driven decision-making and stay aware of enabling technology trends
• Experience: Long-term f experience in Finance and Business Intelligence provides a strong foundation
• Strategic Thinking: Translate business questions into predictive analytics tasks for meaningful outcomes
• Communication Skills: Convey complex analytical insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Learning Agility: Demonstrate high learning agility and adaptability
• Technical Knowledge: Possess advanced understanding of predictive analytics techniques (Statistics, Machine Learning)