Operations Support Analyst

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted business partner, helping leaders understand performance trends and make informed decisions through data analysis and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the lead analyst and cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to clearly communicate insights that drive business results. If you enjoy working with data, uncovering trends, and contributing to strategic initiatives that impact a large organization, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. • Support annual budgeting and long-range strategic planning processes. • Develop and maintain financial and operational forecasts. • Analyze sales, payroll, expense, and profit performance to identify trends and opportunities. • Compare actual business results against plans and forecast expectations, highlighting key drivers behind variances. • Prepare clear, concise financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership audiences. • Partner with business stakeholders to provide actionable recommendations that support organizational objectives. • Identify opportunities to streamline planning, reporting, and analytical processes. • Support the Lead Analyst with ongoing strategic and operational projects. • Utilize data and analytical tools to improve workflow efficiency and support business decision-making. What We Are Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • 3-5 years of experience in a highly analytical role. • Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills. • Experience analyzing sales, expenses, profitability, and operational performance metrics. • Advanced knowledge of SQL and the ability to leverage data to address business challenges. • Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques to support decision-making. • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent internal customer service. You'll Go the Extra Mile If You Have • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud-based analytics environments. • Experience developing automated reporting and dashboard solutions. • Knowledge of forecasting, predictive analytics, or operational research methodologies. • Experience working with large, complex datasets. • Demonstrated success identifying process improvements that drive efficiency and business value. • Experience supporting executive-level presentations and strategic planning initiatives. • A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for finding innovative solutions.