Sr. Portfolio Analyst

Best Buy•Richfield, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Portfolio Analyst is a key member of the Portfolio Planning Team , responsible for planning, operating, and optimizing the Digital Analytics and Technology (DAT) organization’s technology investments. This role plays a central part in transforming our planning processes and tools to support the Integrated Tech Model , improving collaboration between business and technology. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with strong interpersonal and communication skills to translate data into actionable insights, support planning operations, and continuously enhance portfolio management practices. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. What you’ll do Portfolio Planning, Insights & Analytics Drive data informed decision making by transforming complex data into strategic and compelling visual narratives. Design and optimize planning tools and dashboards, using tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, etc.) that empower leadership with real time insight to support decision making. Advance operational excellence through automation, streamlined analytics, and continuous process improvement. Enable proactive initiative management by modeling scenarios, identifying capacity constraints, and highlighting growth opportunities. Strengthen financial stewardship by monitoring priorities alignment, budget utilization, and spend performance across initiatives. Planning Processes & Data Governance Champion integrity of portfolio planning processes and data models by creating and maintaining clear documentation and communication (guides, templates, FAQs, and instructions). Build stakeholder confidence in planning data through consistent validation, auditing, and process standardization. Lead cross functional alignment between planning, finance, and operations to ensure unified, trusted reporting. Foster a data driven culture by equipping teams with knowledge, tools and processes to leverage insights effectively. Portfolio Operations & Execution Partner with product managers, portfolio leads and hiring managers to ensure accurate labor and resource allocations. Administer and update the resource time reporting system as needed. Prepare and present Ad-hoc resource and portfolio analyses to leadership teams. Participate in monthly business reviews with VPs and Portfolio Group Leads in collaboration with Portfolio Leads and key partners (e.g. Finance, Controllership) Support quarterly and annual planning cycles and participate in monthly business reviews.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in IT, Finance, Procurement or a business-related role
1.5+ years building pivot tables, using complex formulas, creating charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to use critical and strategic thinking and strong reasoning skills to solve problems
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment and drive results

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Communications or related field
1+ years managing complex IT program, portfolio financials, resource allocations and/or P&L or budget management experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Exposure to Planview, Power BI, Confluence/Wiki, or Sharepoint, Jira

Responsibilities

Drive data informed decision making by transforming complex data into strategic and compelling visual narratives.
Design and optimize planning tools and dashboards, using tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, etc.) that empower leadership with real time insight to support decision making.
Advance operational excellence through automation, streamlined analytics, and continuous process improvement.
Enable proactive initiative management by modeling scenarios, identifying capacity constraints, and highlighting growth opportunities.
Strengthen financial stewardship by monitoring priorities alignment, budget utilization, and spend performance across initiatives.
Champion integrity of portfolio planning processes and data models by creating and maintaining clear documentation and communication (guides, templates, FAQs, and instructions).
Build stakeholder confidence in planning data through consistent validation, auditing, and process standardization.
Lead cross functional alignment between planning, finance, and operations to ensure unified, trusted reporting.
Foster a data driven culture by equipping teams with knowledge, tools and processes to leverage insights effectively.
Partner with product managers, portfolio leads and hiring managers to ensure accurate labor and resource allocations.
Administer and update the resource time reporting system as needed.
Prepare and present Ad-hoc resource and portfolio analyses to leadership teams.
Participate in monthly business reviews with VPs and Portfolio Group Leads in collaboration with Portfolio Leads and key partners (e.g. Finance, Controllership)
Support quarterly and annual planning cycles and participate in monthly business reviews.