Business Analyst

Searious Business is a company committed to preventing plastic pollution, and we believe this has to start not with individuals but with business. We operate as game-changers in a B2B setting, offering ground-breaking solutions to large companies for the circular use of plastic. This means not only using the latest insights and techniques in innovative materials, recycling and redesigning plastic products and business processes but also changing the minds and hearts within an organisation through a completely new approach to revenue models. The central message of our work is that you can make a big impact in the world of plastic at the same time as yielding a competitive advantage. We work at the forefront of the circular economy and are considered leaders in the field.

The core values of Searious Business are 'integrity, 'imagination', 'responsibility' and 'collaboration'. We get going when the going gets tough and create opportunities where there don't seem to be any. Through close cooperation within the value chain or even across chains, we don't follow the beaten path - we carve out new ones! It is vital that you are inspired by what you do – as a 'game changer', Searious Business needs exactly that maverick energy, enthusiasm and courage.

THE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Preventing plastic waste is incredibly multi-faceted, and our clients need help. We need you to bring your full range of analytical skills and sustainability expertise to provide our clients the best possible strategic advice. This role requires:

• Knowledge of how to develop a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and develop business case modelling;
• Proficiency in the use of Excel for CBA calculations is a must;
• Analytical Thinking: analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making and business strategies;
• Ability to develop PPT slides and to present results and data in a clear and concise manner;
• Capacity to interact with stakeholders, define requirements, and convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences effectively;
• Ability to assess requirements, business processes, and other project-related information in a clear and structured manner is essential for effective communication and project success;
• Data Modeling and Visualization: Basic knowledge of data modeling techniques and data visualization tools. Specific software experience is not necessary;
• Experience in and/or proficiency with Extended Producer Responsibiilty;
• Basic knowledge of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have at least 2 years of experience within the industry;
• You must be a self-starter, organised and confident enough to foster relationships and communicate with external groups;
• Your role will require you to be aligned with our mission and core values, and to be flexible and proactive with customers and a wide range of collaborative partners. You recognise yourself in these qualities: reliability, representativeness, perseverance, result orientation, independence and flexibility;
• You have a genuine 'can-do' attitude and a positive approach to the way Searious Business operates and to the realisation of our social mission;
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, pioneering scale-up style environment;
• You are available 32-40 hours a week. In order to create synergies and cross-overs within our team, you need to be willing to work regularly from our office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands;
• You need to live in the Netherlands (or Belgium). We’re too small to sponsor visa applications and cannot offer relocation support;
• You are fluent in English. Dutch, French or Spanish are an asset.

OUR OFFER

• An enterprising, driven and fast-growing environment in which you can prove that things can be done differently;
• Direct involvement in ground-breaking initiatives in the circular economy;
• Opportunity to make a difference with major brands in (food) packaging, furniture and consumer electronics;
• Salary indication: € 37,570 - € 40,162 per year based on 40h/week, depending on years of experience. As a young company, we do not offer a pension benefit (you have to arrange this yourself), but we do offer a training budget and a high degree of involvement in company strategy;
• A fun, informal working environment in a dynamic organisation working with the brightest people in their field;
• The satisfaction of knowing that the work you do has a real impact on the world.

Are you the data wizard we are looking for?

Then respond directly by email with motivation and CV to careers@seariousbusiness.com for the attention of Willemijn Peeters.

Note: There is no closing date for applications. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis!