Jr. Business Analyst

Something Extraordinary Every Day™

Where luxury retail meets numbers.

Are you looking for a first challenge in which you can work numerically and analytically? Do you prefer doing this in a nice team and a trendy organization? Then perhaps a role as a Jr. Business Analyst is something for you!

Discover the world of fashion retail in a different way. You get the chance to play an important role behind the scenes.

The Junior Business Analyst is co-responsible for delivering a high standard of analysis and support to influence the overall business & decisions that will maximize Maasmechelen Village’s revenue.

What you will be doing

• Manage weekly, monthly & quarterly reports in coordination with your line manager.
• Manage the ad hoc requests for information from the Local and Central Leadership teams.
• Support in providing analysis for the budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Provide your daily support in presentations and meetings preparations and follow-up.  
• Proactively suggest areas of opportunities for business improvement regarding internal processes and procedures.
• Ensure all company systems, database information and Brand records are fully maintained accurate and up to date.
• Prepare business presentations to ensure all parties receive accurate, relevant information and expectations are managed.
• Review documents for accuracy and consistency providing recommendations to the departments.
• Manage the approval process and ensure follow up by well monitored documentation.

What makes you special

Every colleague is an entrepreneur at heart and this drives our organisational culture, which values invention, innovation and risk taking. To be successful with us, you’ll have:

• A Master's degree (TEW, Commercial Sciences,..)
• A first experience (maximum 2 years) in an analytical function is a plus, not a must.
• Fluent in English (both in writing and speech). Any other language is a plus.
• Analytical skills
• Computer literate and exceptionally skilled in: Microsoft Office, Excel, Google analytics/trends.
• Experience in preparing reporting, research and collecting relevant data.
• Financial acumen with exceptional numerical and data analysis skills.
• Able to extract conclusions from data.
• Good project management and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize your work to meet tight and multiple deadlines.

There’s no one quite like us

The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams.

Our Vision is to be the best shopping destination in the world. Our Mission is to make the lives of others better - our brands, our guests, our people and our communities. Our Brand Promise is to offer something extraordinary every day. Our Five Values are the glue that bind us together and allows us to lead ahead:

• Authenticity - Always do the right thing
• Innovation - Think outside of the box
• Passion - Do what you love and love what you do!
• Critical Thinking - Challenge the obvious
• Vision - Be mission driven always

Why we’re exceptional

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. To work in one of the teams at any of the Villages is to play an active role in redefining both the art and the science of retail. This creates a dynamic approach that underpins our ability to anticipate future trends in a fast changing world. In return for your Authenticity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Passion and Vision, you’ll receive a generous salary and we’ll also reward you by:

• Looking after you: You’re entitled to 20 days of annual leave, 6 compensation days and 5 extra days provided by the company (when working fulltime), Belgium’s Bank Holidays and your birthday off. Plus you get extra leave if you are getting married, moving or doing voluntary work. We provide above industry life assurance cover, pension saving, personal travel insurance, private travel insurance, hospitalization and extra health insurance (dental and more). You also have the ability to choose your own benefits package with our cafeteria plan.

• Treating you: discounts throughout our villages, discounts with other retailers (known as Ekivita Benefits Platform) and a very generous employee referral bonus.

• Championing you: you’ll be working within a creative and collaborative environment like no other, with the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills while advancing your career.

Come and live your story with us

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. The Bicester Collection is made up of 1,200 colleagues of 50 nationalities. We are diverse in background, age, experience and leadership style. We believe that an inclusive workforce makes magic happen, and with this in mind we welcome everyone - regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity - to be a part of our family. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional and commercially focused individual to join us. We have huge ambition for what we can achieve together and we want to have fun!