Business Analyst

Telenor Group is world’s leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 158 million subscribers and annual sales of around NOK 99 billion (2022). We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most.

We have a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations’ teams are 14,000 people strong.

Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group.  We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor’s strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.

For more information, please visit our website : https://www.telenor.com/about/our-companies/other-units/telenor-procurement-company/

About the role

As a Business Analyst, you will be part of Performance team and you will report to the Director - Head of Performance Management. The objective of this role is to drive insight of the Performance of the Global Procurement function in Telenor. In order to succeed, you will need to use your analytical capabilities to provide stakeholders with the story line of how Procurement contributes to the financial performance of Telenor Group.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, exceptional analytical abilities, and a passion for driving business performance through data-driven insights.

What you will do:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identify key trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools to support strategic decision-making and planning processes.
• Provide regular reporting and presentations to senior management, highlighting key performance metrics, insights, and recommendations.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within the Finance function, and actively contribute to their implementation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes impacting financial performance, and incorporate relevant insights into analysis and recommendations
• Prepare ad hoc analysis & participate on projects as needed

Key skills and requirements

• Strong analytically and ability to synthesize complex information. You enjoy absorbing large amounts of data and qualitative insights and can quickly develop a strong narrative that leads to recommendations and builds our understanding of the business.
• Able to work and influence cross-functionally. You are proactive, effective at communicating with different audiences, and can bring different stakeholders on-board.
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical, but also comfortable with ambiguity
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL, PowerBI) required.
• Expertise in Advanced Excel and MS office is a must.
• R, Python and statistical modelling experience desirable
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or other quantitative fields
• 3-5 years’ experience working as a Business Analyst.