Sr. Business Analyst

Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi‑metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal‑bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalisation, renewable energies, e‑mobility, and urbanisation. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the U.S., and an extensive worldwide distribution system.

Join our team and promote progress together with us!

The Senior Business Analyst leads advanced financial reporting and controlling activities with a strong focus on dashboard‑based insights. This role is responsible for designing and delivering automated, real‑time financial dashboards by integrating data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, production applications, CRM) leveraging the latest technologies, including AI and LLM‑enabled analytics. The position plays a key role in forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Partnering across functions, the Senior Business Analyst will enhance transparency, improve financial steering, and continuously optimise reporting processes through automation, scalability, and data intelligence.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, or FP&A, preferably within the metals or manufacturing industry.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, reporting tools, and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and modern analytics technologies (AI/LLMs preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• High level of ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and digitalisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated, real‑time dashboards delivering clear and actionable insights into financial and operational performance across the organisation.
• Leverage advanced analytics tools, including AI and LLMs, to enhance reporting quality, speed, and insight generation.
• Consolidate and integrate data from multiple systems (including SAP, production systems, and CRM) to ensure high data integrity, consistency, and governance.
• Develop tailored dashboards and reports aligned with stakeholder needs and operational priorities.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes to reduce manual effort and enhance scalability, transparency, and compliance with corporate standards.
• Calculate, analyse, and report metal results, including variance analysis and root‑cause identification, to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability in financial reporting.
• Build and maintain robust financial models for revenue drivers and operating costs to enable forecasting, planning, and scenario analysis under varying market and operational conditions.
• Support financial planning activities, including long‑term planning (MTP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.
• Monitor and analyse commercial conditions, including TC/RC, metal deductions, and metal contents, in collaboration with Commercial and Group Commercial Controlling.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations to support informed decision‑making on feed mix, inventory targets, and overall performance management.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner by translating complex data into clear insights and supporting informed, data‑driven decisions.
• Promote and support the implementation of automation and AI‑enabled solutions to drive efficiency and standardisation across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate standards, and audit requirements.
• Establish governance, documentation, and training for…