Business Development Analyst

Airgas • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Business Development Analyst acts as a bridge between Business Development, Finance, and IT, supporting project development, financial compliance, and data reporting tools. The role advances strategic initiatives across North America while developing expertise in business development. It is designed as a pathway toward a future Business Development Manager role.

The analyst supports Cluster Project Review (CPR) and Resource Investment Committee (RIC) processes; partners with Investment Control and Product Management to assist Commercial Business Development teams through project development; supports governance requirements; and prepares strategic papers, analytical models, and presentations. The position also tracks merchant onsite P&L, project development costs, KPIs, and operational metrics, and co-manages a Power BI dashboard. It identifies and integrates AI and technology tools to improve workflows and business processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in financial controlling, sales, marketing, data analysis, or a related commercial or analytical function.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex corporate governance and manage cross-functional investment committee processes, such as CPR/RIC.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization without a need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (MBA or relevant Master's).
• Capability to track P&L, monitor development costs, and establish meaningful, actionable business metrics.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and comfort adopting and integrating emerging AI and modern IT tools.
• Strong analytical skills and a disciplined, detail-oriented, structured approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with and present effectively to cross-functional and executive stakeholders.
• Curiosity, proactivity, and commitment to developing practical and theoretical expertise in business development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface for the Cluster Project Review (CPR) and Resource Investment Committee (RIC) processes.
• Partner with Investment Control and Product Management to support Commercial Business Development teams throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Align canonical appendices and ensure adherence to Group and World Business Line governance and rules.
• Assist in drafting strategic papers, analytical models, and presentations about North American business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance to track merchant onsite P&L and assist with operational target setting.
• Review, analyze, and report on project development costs.
• Maintain, enhance, and track business performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Co-manage and maintain the Power BI reporting dashboard with team leads and IT.
• Identify, explore, and integrate AI and technology-driven tools to enhance workflows and support business processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level