Business Analyst

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Are you described as diligent, methodical and timely?

If so, Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS) is now looking for a Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will play a key role in the development of GBS through profitability analysis, investment analysis and targeting/forecasting. Global Business Services and works actively with and towards all members of GBS Management team, with particular focus on GBS Finance. The Business Analyst will report to Vice President - Business Control & QHSSE.

What you will work on: 

• Analysing and verifying financial data to identify trends, irregularities, outlining opportunities for optimization
• Generating clear, concise, and actionable reports on cost performance, trends, and recommendations
• Presenting findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders to guide decision-making
• Working closely with cost owners to understand cost structures, identify inefficiencies, and address inconsistencies
• Providing constructive challenge to cost owners on spending, supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Proposing actionable cost-saving initiatives based on thorough analysis 
• Stay up-to-date with best practices in cost modelling, pricing strategies, and shared services management. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand end to end Finance processes and dependencies within GBS Finance and other GBS teams 
• Work on continues process improvement within owned and GBS Finance deliverables 
• Ad-hoc analysis/business case and business development initiatives 
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus 
• Proven experience (3+ years) in financial analysis, cost modelling, or business analysis, preferably within shared services or similar environments. 
• Analytical nature, ability to interpret complex data, identify anomalies, and generate actionable insights. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively. 
• Critical-thinking skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. 
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar). 
• Fluent in English, written and spoken 
  
  
  

What we can offer:   

We can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we have benefits that include, but are not limited to: 

• Competitive pension plan 
• Company cabins/apartments (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Spain and Portugal) 
• Social events year round (e.g., cooking classes, yoga, dance, and rock-climbing lessons etc.) 
• Sports club membership that includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, sailing, theatre and concert tickets etc.)
  
  
  

Sound interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Business Analyst by submitting your resume and cover letter in English.    

  

Application deadline: 7th March 2025

Work Location: Lysaker

Contact details: Recruitment Specialist – Nasra Mohamed – [email protected]