Business Performance Specialist (Data & Automation)

Description

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally. We are looking for a hands-on Business Performance Specialist to strengthen the data, automation and reporting capabilities of our Planning, Controlling & Reporting team across Middle Americas. The role will focus on simplifying and automating financial processes, improving data quality and developing intuitive, visually professional dashboards and management reports that support better business decisions. We are looking for a curious, structured and proactive professional who combines technical capabilities with business understanding and enjoys helping others develop stronger data skills.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics or a related field.

• At least two years of hands-on experience in business intelligence, data analytics, reporting automation or process improvement.

• Strong Power BI capabilities, including Power Query, data modeling and DAX.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Ability to analyze processes and independently build practical, scalable solutions.

• Strong communication, visual-design and data-storytelling skills.

• Minimum English level B2.

• Knowledge of FP&A, SAP, SQL, Power Automate, Python or VBA is considered a plus

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate financial reporting, planning and controlling processes.

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, data models and automated reporting solutions.

• Transform and consolidate data from SAP, Excel and other sources using Power Query.

• Implement data-quality controls, validations, reconciliations and standardized KPI definitions.

• Create clear, visually polished reports and executive presentations with strong data storytelling.

• Translate Finance and business requirements into practical analytics solutions.

• Document solutions and train the Finance team to ensure knowledge transfer and sustainability.

• Support monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business-performance analysis.