Commercial and operative Senior Business Analyst

Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry. In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.

We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world. We are about 580 employees globally, with more than 30 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.

Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.

What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:

You will learn a lot about an exciting new industry and be a part of a high performing and engaging team environment. You will be part of an exciting journey, and if you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe in developing our people to support them in reaching their full potential. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always raising the bar.

Senior Business Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst who will work closely with our Supply Chain business unit together with the controlling and analytics team. The right candidate has a commercial, yet operative mindset and an ability to create results together with the organization. You are curious, proactive and have high interpersonal and relationship-building skills. You will work closely with the EVP Supply Chain and be an important strategic advisor and thought partner to drive value creation for the business unit. The role is a part of the finance function and reports to the VP Corporate Controlling & Analytics.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for controlling within ??Supply Chain
• Analyze cost structure and cost drivers, and initiate improvement initiatives for the business unit
• Develop good and relevant ad hoc analyzes for financial management purposes, lifting outcomes from a detailed level to an executive summary level
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process within the business unit
• Identify, implement and operate relevant KPIs
• Be a key contributor to strategic discussions with EVP
• Develop and present relevant business cases
• Manage and support initiatives and larger projects
• Participate in the Supply Chain management team

Qualifications:

• Business education at master's level with very solid results
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably from a similar role, management consulting or a combination of these
• Experience from a manufacturing company is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Solid system expertise, especially an experienced user of Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills in Norwegian and English, orally and in writing

Desired characteristics:

• Commercial and analytical mindset
• Proactive and a true team player
• You like to dig into the details and can summarize the key takeaways
• Ability to initiate actions based on improvements you see as necessary

We offer an exciting role in a dynamic and engaging work environment, with great opportunities for professional and personal development. As a part of our team you will work with enthusiastic, high-performing and ambitious people who want to develop the finance function for the future.

The position is located at our head offices at Fornebu, Norway. For more information about the position, please contact Kristin Takseth-Lockert (+47 99 44 90 95). 

Application deadline: August 9th, 2020.

About Aker BioMarine

Aker BioMarine develops krill-based bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world.  Aker BioMarine is a subsidiary of Aker ASA.

Superba? Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.

QRILL? Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture - through improved growth, health and quality.

QRILL? Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat.