Global Business Analyst

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sterling, MA

5h•$86,985 - $116,995

About The Position

ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS®, a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries, Inc., is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of electrical power connectors. Anderson Power Products partners with leading edge companies to create innovative connector designs that leverage contact technology and high power expertise to provide superior value to the power electronics industry. Applications include leading edge technology and next generation power requirements in industries such as alternate energy (wind, solar, fuel cell), datacenter and server power supply design and electrical distribution, electric vehicles, LED lighting, and battery charging. This is your chance to join a dynamic company that strives to provide a workplace where employees feel empowered, valued, stimulated, and connected to the business. The Global Business Analyst designs and delivers scalable Power BI reporting and standardized KPI dashboards that enable global Finance and cross-functional leaders to monitor performance, improve data governance, and make informed decisions. This role also supports FP&A through variance and trend analysis, budgeting/forecasting support, and executive-ready insights while partnering across the organization to improve processes and guide change during the Dynamics 365 ERP migration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
5+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or analytics ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.
Strong experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI (or similar BI tools with demonstrated Power BI migration experience).
Solid understanding of financial statements, cost structures, and operational drivers.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar Tier 1 ERP systems.
Prior involvement in ERP implementations or system migrations.
FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting experience in a global or multi-entity environment.
Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, or 80/20 analysis.
Familiarity with data modeling, SQL, or data integration concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models to support global finance and operational reporting.
Support and continuously improve analytics during and after the organization’s ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions that drive insight across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership.
Develop and maintain standardized KPI reporting for: Revenue, cost, margin, and profitability Inventory turns, slow & obsolete inventory, and Kanban performance On-time delivery, safety, and quality metrics
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reporting environments.
Provide ongoing financial analysis, including: Monthly actuals vs. budget/forecast variance analysis Trend analysis and performance drivers Ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Support management presentations and executive-level reporting with clear insights and recommendations.
Partner with the Controller and FP&A team on improving financial processes, tools, and reporting efficiency.
Work closely with Operations and Manufacturing to analyze production, inventory, and performance data.
Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting processes, and data flows; recommend and help implement solutions.
Document reporting logic, data definitions, and user guidance; assist with training business users on Power BI and financial reports.
Support change management as the organization transitions to new systems and analytics platforms.