IT Business Analyst, Finance Reporting and Analytics, D365 CoE

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The IT Business Analyst for Finance Reporting & Analytics will collaborate with Eurofins’ finance stakeholders and IT teams to design, develop, and deliver financial reporting and analytics solutions based on D365 Finance & Operations data. The role focuses on gathering reporting requirements, analysing Eurofins business processes and D365 data structures, defining KPIs, preparing report layouts and functional specifications, and supporting the development and testing of reports and dashboards using D365FO native tools, as well as Power BI, Excel, and other analytics platforms.

Typical reporting areas include: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Trial Balance, AP/AR ageing, Fixed Assets, CAPEX, Cost Accounting reporting, Tax/compliance reports, and extensive intercompany and GL/subledger reconciliations.

As part of the D365 Centre of Excellence (CoE), the successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver standardised, scalable, and compliant reporting solutions across more than 40 countries. The position is transversal, contributing to global harmonisation of financial reporting and data models. Occasional travel for on-site workshops, deployment activities, and Go-Live support may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting & Analytics Design
You will gather reporting requirements from stakeholders, maintain the reporting inventory, design report layouts and KPIs, and translate these into clear functional specifications for Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools. All activities should align with Eurofins’ global reporting framework and standards.

Data Analysis & Modelling
Analyse D365FO financial data structures, validate data quality, support data extraction and modelling activities, and ensure accurate representation of key financial statements such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, as well as operational reports and reconciliations.

Reporting Testing & Release
Lead or support functional testing of reports and dashboards (SIT, UAT), document test scenarios, track defects, and confirm that reporting solutions meet accuracy, performance, and usability standards before release to production.

Documentation
Create and maintain functional documentation, including reporting specifications, data mapping sheets, row and column definitions, process flows, user guides, and test scripts. This ensures clarity, auditability, and alignment with global standards.

Project Delivery & Rollout Support
Support reporting and analytics workstreams during D365FO deployments and improvements. Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence, implementation partners, and country teams to ensure timely delivery of standardised reports across regions.

Training & Stakeholder Support
Provide training, documentation, and post-Go-Live support to finance users, helping them adopt new reporting solutions and ensuring stable operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience and a strong foundation in finance and reporting. A minimum of seven to eight years of operational finance experience is essential, gained in roles such as Reporting Analyst, Management Accountant, Finance Controller, or Business Controller within a medium or large international organisation. Hands-on experience in producing, analysing, and interpreting financial and management reports is the most critical requirement for this position.

You should have deep expertise in financial and management reporting, including the preparation and analysis of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Trial Balance, ageing reports for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, cost reporting, reconciliations (GL/subledger and intercompany), budgeting and forecasting outputs, as well as statutory and complianc