Business Analyst - Pharma Solutions, Lipids

Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where wetruly believe our 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 5,000 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 accountability,collaboration and 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 Strategy,we’relooking 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.

• Bachelor's 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 with in 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, Pivot Tables, 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…