Business Analyst Co-Op

Crane Company•Piqua, OH

About The Position

Crane Pumps & Systems (CP&S) creates innovative pump solutions for the effective and efficient transport of wastewater. The Business Analyst will report directly to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager while serving as a shared business intelligence and reporting resource across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. This entry‑level opportunity focuses on developing and maintaining BI reports, dashboards, and standard analytics that support decision‑making across the business unit. The role requires strong collaboration, the ability to balance competing priorities, and a passion for translating data into meaningful insights for diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to communicate analytical insights clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of data literacy
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests across functions
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, service‑oriented mindset with a desire to support business partners across the organization
Curiosity and motivation to continuously learn the business and improve analytical capabilities
Ability to respond with a strong sense of urgency and care to customer requests, inquiries, and problems
Pursuing BA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics or related degree
Will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.

Nice To Haves

Prior co-op experience in Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field preferred in a business or manufacturing setting
BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Strong business acumen and experience building business cases for investment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to quickly build relationships with Senior level executives
Pursuing BA or BS in Finance Analytics

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to support data and reporting needs across all areas of the business
Develop, maintain, and enhance standardized BI reports and dashboards used by Sales, Finance, Operations, and Leadership
Act as a central analytics resource, partnering cross‑functionally to understand business questions and translate them into clear, actionable reporting
Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency across enterprise reporting
Monitor business performance metrics including sales trends, product performance, customer metrics, and operational KPIs
Prepare monthly and quarterly performance materials, including visual dashboards, written summaries, and presentation‑ready insights
Support month-end close financial reporting through journal entries, sales analysis, and statistical reporting
Support ad‑hoc analysis requests while prioritizing workload in alignment with FP&A and broader business needs
Help define, document, and standardize KPIs, data definitions, and reporting logic to improve enterprise alignment
Identify opportunities to automate or improve reporting processes to increase efficiency and scalability
Document reporting processes and data sources to support transparency and knowledge sharing
Other duties as assigned