Business Strategic Insights Specialist
About The Position
The Business Strategic Insights Specialist provides insights and supports the implementation of business plans and strategies. The role assesses market trends, financial data, and operational capabilities, translating complex information into actionable insights. It analyzes business data, develops strategies, and creates plans to improve efficiency and profitability. Data analysis, forecasting, and strategy are used to guide decision-making and help achieve business objectives. This is an individual-contributor position with a span of control of 0. The role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work at an assigned work location; remote work is expected to be performed from the employee’s primary residence, subject to company guidelines. The employee must also be available to perform a primary assignment supporting DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that affect customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics and 4 years of experience in business planning, strategic planning, or reporting and analytics; or an associate’s degree in one of those fields and 6 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent GED and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficient verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, credibly, and confidently.
- Extensive knowledge of data analysis and the ability to summarize data effectively in response to common business questions.
- Experience with cost and performance metrics, especially interpretation, trending, and writing high-level performance commentary.
- Ability to identify key issues and recommend optimal solutions.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Ability to work with shifting priorities and embrace new or evolving responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with MS Azure.
- Experience developing Power BI dashboards or reports.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze market trends, financial data, operational metrics, and competitive landscapes.
- Assist in developing and implementing business plans and strategies to improve business performance and advance long-term goals.
- Maintain forecasting models to predict future business performance and support budget monitoring and the annual planning cycle.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards communicating findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Identify process optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities within the planning function and across the business.
- Identify potential risks associated with business plans and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Partner with departments to implement plans, track progress, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Monitor key performance indicators and report on the effectiveness of implemented plans.
- Research and analyze records, financial data, and operating statistics for rate filings, regulatory reports, and related analysis.
- Prepare business documentation supporting regulatory filings and appeals, including rate cases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
