Business analyst
location: puebla, mexico
reporting to: business area business controller – americas & the pacific
job type: hybrid
about the role
we are seeking a highly analytical, detail‐driven, business‐minded business analyst to join our central controlling team supporting the americas & the pacific (ampac) region. This role operates as a central analytical hub, consolidating regional data, building advanced dashboards, elevating reporting standards, and driving automation initiatives that enable transparency and strategic decision-making across multiple countries.
the ideal candidate brings a strong background in business analysis, fp&a, or controlling, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and multinational teams. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and a clear growth path into fp&a or business controlling.
key responsibilities
regional reporting & consolidation
* consolidate reporting packages from other regional sites, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
* build and manage the regional business review package, including operational and financial performance insights.
* support monthly reporting cycles, forecasts, business plans, and ad‐hoc analytical requests.
data analytics & visualization
* develop advanced excel models and automated solutions using power query.
* build impactful dashboards, data models, and visual analytics using power bi.
* identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights to support decision‐making across regional teams.
business insights & commercial excellence
* develop commercial excellence reporting, pricing analysis, and sales performance dashboards.
* define, track, and analyze kpis for operations, sales, and financial performance.
* provide insights that help optimize business processes and operational efficiency.
process improvement & automation
* automate end-to-end reporting workflows for areas such as order‐to‐cash, warehousing, and operational processes.
* lead and participate in px initiatives, gap analysis, risk assessments, and change management efforts.
* document methodologies, maintain data governance, and enhance bi processes.
stakeholder collaboration
* work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, sales, marketing, and regional leadership.
* engage regularly with teams in brazil and other countries—strong english communication is essential.
* provide analytical leadership in cross-functional projects and support solution implementation/testing.
required qualifications
* bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in business analysis, controlling, fp&a, or data analysis.
* proven experience working in an international company is mandatory.
* advanced proficiency in excel, including power query, modeling, and automation.
* strong experience with power bi (dax is a plus).
* solid understanding of data analysis techniques, business intelligence frameworks, and reporting automation.
* experience collaborating with cross‐functional teams in fast‐paced environments.
* strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and excellent communication abilities.
preferred experience
* corporate and industrial sector experience.
* ability to create automation scripts, prompts, or data‐processing solutions.
* experience supporting regional or multi‐country operations.
soft skills & competencies
* positive attitude, collaboration, openness, and willingness to learn.
* strong business acumen and financial thinking.
* excellent communication (especially with international teams).
* proactive, structured, and able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
* high growth potential toward fp&a or business controlling.
why join us?
* high‐visibility role with strategic impact across the americas & the pacific region.
* advanced analytics and transformation opportunities with global stakeholders.
* clear development path into senior financial roles (fp&a or business controlling).
* opportunity to drive automation, reporting excellence, and regional business performance.
about success in this role
a successful business analyst will:
* transform data into meaningful insights.
* create transparency for leadership and stakeholders.
* automate manual processes and improve reporting accuracy.
* drive meaningful business outcomes and influence regional decisions.