Business Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Business Planning Analyst to guide financial performance through analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. This role converts complex financial and operational data into clear insights that support business priorities. You will build and maintain financial models, evaluate trends and variances, and communicate findings to finance partners and business leaders. Collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Procurement is central to aligning assumptions, identifying opportunities, and strengthening planning processes.

This position is based in an office environment and involves collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced trend and variance analyses of operational budgets, preparing reports and dashboards to track spending and support key performance indicators.
• Serve as a forecasting subject matter expert by interpreting results and assumptions and building, maintaining, and improving financial models.
• Identify and quantify cost optimization opportunities, and manage the operating expense variance process from analysis through reporting.
• Research market trends, evaluate potential financial and operational risks, and develop recommendations for leadership consideration.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Procurement to align business drivers, planning assumptions, and financial expectations.
• Present clear, actionable analysis that helps stakeholders assess performance, understand trade-offs, and make informed decisions.
• Mentor junior analysts, review work for accuracy and quality, and share guidance on analytical methods and deliverables.
• Help standardize templates, controls, and processes that improve consistency and reliability in analysis and forecasting.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining careful documentation and meeting reporting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of experience in business planning, financial analysis, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or financial modeling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder requests.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to present financial findings to colleagues and business leaders.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate, timely reporting.
• Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Planning

Compensation & Benefits

• A comprehensive pay and benefits package is offered.
• Specific compensation and benefits eligibility may depend on the role, location, and applicable plan terms.
• Qualified applicants’ criminal histories may be considered, if any, in accordance with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and without unlawful discrimination.