Business Consultant

Sanoma Learning, located in Den Bosch, is Sanoma Group’s leading European provider of learning
solutions in print and digital format. Our solutions bring better learning outcomes to pupils and support
teachers in their daily work. Sanoma Learning consists of six companies which operate in five European
countries. Together these companies form a strong European learning player that combines high quality
personalized learning content and efficient teacher workflow solutions for its customers’ advantage.
Sanoma Technology is Sanoma Group’s international ICT and technology organisation - operating at the
heart of the fast-paced learning & media world. We enable new business processes and innovations, and
are responsible for the technical development and operations of Sanoma’s digital platforms. Our experts
also ensure the development of the ICT infrastructure and business applications. Come join us in an
exciting journey at the core of digital transformation and new technology!
On behalf of Sanoma Technology, within Sanoma Learning there is a team that supports the local companies in the
field of ICT, infrastructure and business applications to enable the core business processes and enhance their
innovative ambitions.
Are you looking for a challenge and will you help us in realizing our ambition? We are looking for a:
Business Consultant (Business Intelligence & Finance / Control)
The Business Consultant is member of the Business Engagement team and has a local and a central role.
In the central role he/she advises the operating companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland and Sweden on
innovations and process improvements, in the domains of Business Intelligence (BI) and Finance / Control (FiCo) .
Besides that, the Business Consultant is the trusted advisor of VAN IN, the operating company of Sanoma
Learning located in Belgium. In this role he/she supports local stakeholders for all matters in the domain of ICT
services that have impact on that operating company. The Business Consultant will report directly to the ICT
Director.
Job description
The Business Consultant has following key activities:
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Development and management of the Sanoma Learning roadmap into the respective domain discussing
new business strategies, innovations and tactical requests for the domain Business Intelligence – Finance
and Control
Acts as a trusted advisor to the business of VAN IN
Organizes workshops to encourage understanding in the business about business changes and projects
Supports and guides business representatives in determining business requirements for ICT services and
ICT solutions in an early stage of projects and changes
Supports business case development with the business to justify new initiatives, innovations and projects,
and conducts an impact analysis of required changes as a preparation for the governance boards
Sanoma Learning
P.O. Box 99, 5201 AB ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands | tel. +31 73 628 7528
ING 0655.751.750 | Chamber of Commerce 34215694
www.learning.sanoma.com
Profile
 Master degree in Business Information Management or Business Administration
 At least 5 years’ experience in developing business solutions and working with business representatives.
 Expert knowledge in the field of business requirement management and realising business change.
 Expert knowledge of core business processes in process domain Business Intelligence / Finance and Control
 Experience with implementing IT solutions in Business Intelligence / Finance and Control domain, preferably
SAP
 Experience in working in an international environment
 Strong English language – written and spoken skills
 Excellent analytic and communication skills
 Willing to travel to Belgium (near Antwerp) a few days per week
 Meet our Sanoma values: engage others, share views, look ahead and make it happen.
Offer
We offer you a challenging role in a result oriented international team in an innovative environment. Next to a
motivating reward we offer a dynamic working environment in which learning is a central component and you have
opportunities to develop your talent.
Startdate
We are looking for a Business Consultant that can start as soon as possible.
Interested?
Please send your CV and motivation before 13th of February 2015 to [email protected]. For more
information about the role you can contact John Beekman (ICT Director) via: +31 (0) 73 6287528.
More information about Sanoma can be found via www.sanoma.com and on Sanoma Learning via
www.sanomalearning.com.
About Sanoma
Get the world. Sanoma helps people access and understand the world.
We believe in a world full of opportunities, feelings, reactions and inspiration. A world that you can reach, influence, explore and share. We want
to make it yours.
Sanoma is a front running consumer media and learning company in Europe. In Finland and The Netherlands we are the market leading media
company with a broad presence across multiple platforms. Our main markets in learning are Belgium, Finland, The Netherlands, Poland and
Sweden. In 2013, Sanoma’s net sales totalled EUR 2.1 billion. Sanoma is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange..
www.sanoma.com
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Sanoma Learning
P.O. Box 99, 5201 AB ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands | tel. +31 73 628 7528
ING 0655.751.750 | Chamber of Commerce 34215694
www.learning.sanoma.com