Apr 15, 2026

Global Business Analyst

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Intelligence & Analytics

  • 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.

FP&A Support

  • 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.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement

  • 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.

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge related to BI tools, financial analytics, and ERP systems.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

 


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