Business Analyst
About The Position
The Business Analyst works across business, finance, IT, and project teams to understand organizational operations, identify improvement opportunities, and turn data into insights that support decision-making. The role includes business process analysis, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, KPI reporting, and process improvement, while partnering with stakeholders to translate ideas and requirements into practical solutions. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted analytical partner by uncovering business needs, interpreting complex data, identifying issues and opportunities, improving processes, and delivering accurate, timely analysis. Candidates must be local to the Houston, Texas area near Hobby Airport for the interview process and work environment. The position is based in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in business analysis, FP&A, financial analysis, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with business and finance teams.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate finance principles.
- Must be local to the Houston, TX area near Hobby Airport for the interview process and work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis.
- Experience with business process improvement or requirements analysis.
- Relevant professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business and finance teams to understand operational and financial needs.
- Lead and participate in requirements-gathering discussions and translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements.
- Analyze business processes and financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments to evaluate proposed changes and initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, efficiency, and business performance.
- Assist with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning and reporting cycles.
- Help develop business models and workflows that support organizational initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs and business metrics and provide insights into performance and trends.
- Support banking covenant requirements and investment reporting.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to support leadership decision-making.
- Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and other tools to make complex information easier to understand.
- Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for business leaders and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with IT, Accounting, Finance, and Project Management to translate requirements into practical solutions.
- Help ensure business solutions align with organizational, operational, and financial objectives.
- Support projects and initiatives that improve how the organization operates.
- Build relationships across Finance, IT, Operations, and other business functions while balancing multiple priorities and maintaining accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
