Business Analyst
Picnic Technologies
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In a Nutshell
At Picnic, we’re building the future of grocery shopping. Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation, we challenge the status quo, set the standard for the industry, and turn ambition into impact at scale. We move fast, think big, and redefine what’s possible.
If you’re a bold, entrepreneurial thinker who wants real ownership, this is your chance to help create the world’s smartest, most customer-focused supermarket.
As a Business Analyst at Picnic, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with fresh, groundbreaking, and lasting solutions. This role is all about driving impact: you’ll analyze data, identify opportunities, develop strategies that push boundaries, and redefine the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers. We believe there’s no puzzle we cannot solve with the team we’re building here.
From day one, your first project, team, and lead will be chosen to fit your strengths. You’ll tackle diverse, high-impact challenges over time across operations, products, and consumer teams. You own your path and your growth every step of the way.
Tricks of the Trade
- Solving real-life puzzles: Face business questions like a consultant. See the problem, invent a solution, own the path to success.
- Innovating across borders: Work on projects spanning three countries, contributing to Picnic’s in-house innovation and shaping the business model.
- Building sustainable solutions: From concept to implementation, take full ownership, design, build, collaborate with stakeholders, and make your solutions work.
- Owning solutions end-to-end: From concept to implementation, take full ownership, design, build, collaborate with stakeholders, and make your solutions work in the real world.
- Leading with ambition: Use your relentless determination, creativity, and grit to take the driver's seat and redefine the grocery shopping experience.
Your Superpowers
- Strong quantitative foundation: Hold a Master’s degree in Engineering, Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable quantitative field.
- Proven impact in dynamic environments: 0-3 years of work experience in a fast-paced environment, start-up, or scale-up. First touchpoints with business consulting are a big plus!
- Problem-solver at heart: Thrive on complex, real-world challenges and excel at breaking big, ambiguous problems into smart, actionable solutions.
- Clear and confident communicator: Strong communication skills in English to convert abstract plans into structural solutions for stakeholders.
- Go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset: Cut through ambiguity, take initiative, and turn ideas into action, driving projects to delivery or building ventures.
- Analytical mindset: Strong grasp of math, logic, and quantitative reasoning, bringing a data-driven approach. Experience with SQL and Python is a plus.
Please Note: This is not a one-time hire. We’re hiring for this role throughout the year as part of our ongoing growth and expansion. Additionally, an EU citizenship or valid visa to work in the EU is required for this position.
Why Picnic?
- Work alongside the best: Collaborate with talented and ambitious people, setting a high bar for excellence.
- International perspective: Travel across European offices, working on international challenges with colleagues across Europe.
- Endless growth: Start with operations experience, then dive into your first project, taking ownership and having endless possibilities for growth.
- Young, dynamic, and vibrant teams: Enjoy legendary parties, team events, and Friday drinks in a fun and extraordinary environment.
Picnic Perks
- Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks: Enjoy delicious fresh and warm lunches prepared daily by in-house chefs, plus fully-fledged coffee bars.
- Health insurance discount & bike plan: Get 5-15% discount on CZ insurance and rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate through Lease a Bike.
- Relocation: Comprehensive support including flight costs, first month's rent, moving costs (up to €2000), and assistance with the 30% tax ruling setup.
- Learning & development: Ample opportunities through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and free access to trained psychologists via OpenUp.
- All the rest: 25 holidays, covered travel expenses, pension plan, company phone and laptop, plus exclusive discounts via Benefits at Work.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- SQL
- Python
- Business Consulting
- Project Ownership
How to Get Hired at Picnic Technologies
- Research Picnic Technologies' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their fast-paced, data-driven environment.
- Tailor your resume for business analysis: Highlight quantitative achievements, problem-solving skills, and any experience with data analysis tools like SQL or Python, specifically for the Business Analyst role.
- Showcase entrepreneurial drive: Prepare examples demonstrating your initiative, ability to cut through ambiguity, and track record of turning ideas into actionable solutions, relevant for a startup/scale-up like Picnic.
- Prepare for quantitative and case interviews: Expect questions testing your analytical mindset, logical reasoning, and ability to break down complex business puzzles, mirroring Picnic's problem-solving approach.
- Emphasize strong communication skills: Practice articulating complex ideas clearly and confidently, demonstrating how you would convert abstract plans into structural solutions for diverse stakeholders at Picnic Technologies.
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