Sonae MC

BUSINESS ANALYST

Sonae MC Matosinhos Municipality, Porto, Portugal

Retail · 10,001+ employees

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business-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Portugal
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About the role

The Business Analyst will analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making regarding pricing and promotions. They will collaborate across the organization to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.

What they look for

SQL Python Data analysis Business strategy Internal consulting Analytical mindset Problem structuring Hypothesis testing Data visualization Communication skills Stakeholder management Retail analytics Pricing strategy Promotions analysis Commercial analytics PowerPoint

Requirements

Candidates should have 1–4 years of professional experience in an analytical or consulting environment and an academic background in a quantitative field. Proficiency in SQL and Python is required, along with strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Benefits

Health and well-being Compensation and benefits Family and parenthood Career development Flexibility

Full description

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Your application will only be considered complete after completing a digital assessment. At the end of the application process, and if you meet the necessary criteria for the role, you will receive a link by email (to the address used for registration) to access it. This step is mandatory, as our recruitment process is based on competency assessment.

We are a company of everyone and for everyone. At MC, we put people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead with closeness, recognizing each person’s unique qualities. Different stories and ideas unite us under the same purpose: to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.

So, join us!

We are looking for Business Analyst to join our CoE Value team, in Matosinhos and we believe we will be #betterwithyou!

Within our Center of Excellence in Value, our mission is to support and challenge the business in strengthening our value proposition and positively influencing how customers perceive value. We combine data, market and business insights to identify opportunities and support better decision-making, particularly around pricing, promotions and other key elements of our value proposition.

We’re looking for a Business Analyst with a strong analytical mindset to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of data analytics, business strategy and internal consulting, turning complex business questions into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

You will work across different areas of the organization, with exposure to a broad range of business topics and senior stakeholders, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad business perspective and contribute to relevant strategic discussions.

We count on you to…

  • Use analytical tools such as SQL and Python to explore, manipulate and analyze data;
  • Analyze large and diverse datasets to answer relevant business questions and generate actionable insights;
  • Structure ambiguous business problems, define hypotheses and determine the analyses needed to reach robust conclusions;
  • Combine different sources of information to identify patterns, trends, risks and opportunities;
  • Translate complex analytical findings into clear business conclusions and recommendations;
  • Challenge assumptions and existing ways of thinking through fact-based analysis;
  • Collaborate with different teams across the organization on relevant business and strategic topics.

So, bring with you…

  • 1–4 years of professional experience, ideally in analytics, consulting or another data-driven environment;
  • An academic background in a quantitative or analytical field, such as Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Management or similar;
  • Strong analytical skills and experience conducting hands-on data analysis;
  • Comfort using SQL and/or Python to explore, manipulate and analyze data;
  • Strong critical thinking and curiosity, with the ability to structure complex problems, challenge assumptions and uncover meaningful insights;
  • A business-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate analytical findings into clear conclusions and recommendations;
  • Solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders across the organization;
  • Experience in retail, pricing, promotions or commercial analytics is valued, but not required;
  • Experience with PowerPoint and data visualization tools is also not mandatory, but is considered a plus.

If you enjoy solving complex problems with data, asking the right questions and going beyond the obvious answer, we’d love to hear from you.

What we have for you…

Discover here all our benefits in the areas of Health and Well-being, Compensation and Benefits, Family and Parenthood, Career Development, and Flexibility.

#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU

MC Sonae D&I Commitment: We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.

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