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Hi, I’m Cristopher Verlinden, a freelance Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial background. I specialize in strategic transformation, sales, and IT projects, combining in-depth business and data analysis with 10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to deliver pragmatic, financially sound, and scalable solutions. I excel in guiding complex transformations from wholesale to direct sales, optimizing processes, and delivering clear, decision-ready reporting for C-level stakeholders. I thrive at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring alignment, strong stakeholder engagement, and practical, implementable outcomes in challenging environments.…Hi, I’m Cristopher Verlinden, a freelance Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial background. I specialize in strategic transformation, sales, and IT projects, combining in-depth business and data analysis with 10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to deliver pragmatic, financially sound, and scalable solutions. I excel in guiding complex transformations from wholesale to direct sales, optimizing processes, and delivering clear, decision-ready reporting for C-level stakeholders. I thrive at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring alignment, strong stakeholder engagement, and practical, implementable outcomes in challenging environments.

Cristopher Verlinden

Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Project Manager, +2

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Hi, I’m Cristopher Verlinden, a freelance Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial background. I specialize in strategic transformation, sales, and IT projects, combining in-depth business and data analysis with 10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to deliver pragmatic, financially sound, and scalable solutions. I excel in guiding complex transformations from wholesale to direct sales, optimizing processes, and delivering clear, decision-ready reporting for C-level stakeholders. I thrive at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring alignment, strong stakeholder engagement, and practical, implementable outcomes in challenging environments.…Hi, I’m Cristopher Verlinden, a freelance Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial background. I specialize in strategic transformation, sales, and IT projects, combining in-depth business and data analysis with 10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to deliver pragmatic, financially sound, and scalable solutions. I excel in guiding complex transformations from wholesale to direct sales, optimizing processes, and delivering clear, decision-ready reporting for C-level stakeholders. I thrive at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring alignment, strong stakeholder engagement, and practical, implementable outcomes in challenging environments.

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Hi, I’m Cristopher Verlinden, a freelance Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial background. I specialize in strategic transformation, sales, and IT projects, combining in-depth business and data analysis with 10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to deliver pragmatic, financially sound, and scalable solutions.

I excel in guiding complex transformations from wholesale to direct sales, optimizing processes, and delivering clear, decision-ready reporting for C-level stakeholders. I thrive at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring alignment, strong stakeholder engagement, and practical, implementable outcomes in challenging environments.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Dutch

Fluent

German

Advanced

French

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Business Analyst at BMW Belux – Automotive Wholesale Organization

January 1, 2022 - Present

Business Analyst within the transformation of MINI from wholesale to direct sales (agency model) in a multi-stakeholder environment. Translated business requirements into IT solutions within a complex multi-stakeholder context. Increased transparency in pricing and order flows through structured management reporting. Developed C-level dashboards to support strategic decision-making during and after the transition.

Co-Owner at Vero Design

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022

Co-built and strategically expanded a manufacturing company with full P&L responsibility. Optimized cost structure and supplier contracts, implemented process structuring and financial reporting to support growth. Defined and shaped an improved HR landscape. Achieved structural revenue growth of 150% over a 5-year period.

Project Consultant at Genzyme (Sanofi Group)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of analytical accounting. Managed AR/AP, GL, fixed assets, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. Assisted with monthly VAT filings, HR and payroll administration. Ensured compliance with corporate regulations and local legislation within a SOX environment.

Auditor at Ernst & Young

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Conducted statutory financial audits for corporate clients. Assessed annual accounts, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.