Manager Business Analysis Auto EMEA - Diverse H/F - PPG

Position Summary

The Manager, Business Analysis - Auto EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Business Analyst team supporting the commercial, sales, and profitability objectives of the €915MM Auto EMEA business. This role manages a team of four Business Analysts and serves as a key business partner to commercial directors across US & Chinese OEMs, Iveco, Specialty Cars, and Turkey/Middle East customers. The role oversees sales and margin forecasting processes, business case financials, and ensures accuracy and alignment of commercial data across systems and stakeholders.

The Manager will implement standardized reporting, strengthen analytical capabilities, and drive adoption of Salesforce as the authoritative source for share gain/loss reporting. The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to influence across a highly matrixed and global environment.

This role can be based anywhere in EMEA; however, the successful candidate must be located near a PPG office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

- Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 4 Business Analysts supporting Auto EMEA sales and PC analysis.
- Set priorities, allocate resources, mentor team members, and ensure achievement of department goals.
- Hire, develop, evaluate, and manage performance for direct reports; recommend promotions, salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

- Directly support commercial directors for major global OEMs (US, Chinese OEMs, Iveco, Specialty Cars, Turkey/Middle East) until workload is rebalanced across the team.
- Act as a trusted advisor in decision making processes, providing insight on sales performance, product contribution, customer strategies, and margin optimization.
- Lead cross functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment and accuracy of commercial data.

Financial Management & Forecasting

- Own and lead monthly sales and margin forecasting, including RBR, BSR, and annual budgeting cycles.
- Ensure high quality financial analytics and timely delivery of reporting for regional leadership.
- Conduct business case financial reviews across all customers; serve as the first point of review before escalation to the Regional Finance Director.

Data Integrity, Systems, and Reporting

- Responsible for data accuracy within the Focus system; ensure consistent alignment with Supply Chain and Demand Planning.
- Drive adoption of Salesforce within the Business Analyst team, ensuring data integrity for share gains and share losses.
- Eliminate offline reporting by establishing Salesforce as the single source of truth for SG/SL analytics.
- Lead standardization of reporting, processes, and deliverables across the team.
- Oversee transition of standardized reporting packages to the Brno COE.

Strategic Execution

- Implement operational strategies that align with broader subfunction goals.
- Recommend changes to policies, reporting processes, and analytical methodologies.
- Participate in or lead high impact regional projects influencing future commercial and financial decision making.

Required Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Management

- Strong ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team for high performance.
- Ability to manage complex processes, balance competing priorities, and drive accountability.
- Skilled in influencing, relationship-building, and navigating organizational complexity.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and crossf unctional partners.
- Sound negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities.

Analytical & DecisionMaking Skills

- Excellent independent decision making and problem solving capabilities.
- Strong ability to interpret and leverage financial information to drive business profitability.
- Broad understanding of commercial, financial, and operational dynamics.

Project & Operational Management

- Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, allocate resources, and deliver on timelines.
- Experience working with outsourced or global teams; ability to lead virtual teams effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.

- Experience: Minimum 10+ years of increasing responsibility in commercial finance, business analysis, or related functions; at least 1 year of management experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in global, matrixed environments.

The base salary range for this position is 83.000,00 eur to 90.000,00 eur per year

We confirm that this job offer is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and complies with the relevant provisions of the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), in accordance with and in full respect of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970.

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