Business and operation analyst Job description
• Analyze financial data – and create financial models for decision support
• Reporting on financial performance and preparation for regular leadership reviews
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis; identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
• Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools and Excel dashboards
• Research past sales trends and staying informed of current sales trends to make recommendations for desired inventory level
Basic Qualifications
• 3-5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
• High proficiency with financial modeling and techniques
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• BA, BS or B.Com degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Good business acumen
• Finance, Accounting, Economics or Statistics are preferred fields
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power point
Personality and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently
• Experience working with and presenting to senior executives
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, and be comfortable interacting with executive-level management
• Strong financial modeling experience
• Excellent English