Principal Business Analyst Job at Whole Foods Market in Austin

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Base pay range

$100,244.00/yr - $170,415.00/yr

The ideal candidate will be responsible for spearheading complex analytical initiatives that drive enterprise-wide transformation and strategic decision-making. This role partners directly with senior leadership to identify, develop, and implement critical business solutions while fostering innovation in data management and financial practices, with a strong focus on data architecture and data engineering solutions. This role requires a proven track record of translating complex business challenges into actionable insights, leading transformational initiatives at an enterprise level, and deep expertise in data engineering and AWS technologies.Note: Position available in Austin, TX and currently on a 5-day in office model. Relocation assistance available.

What You'll Do

• Lead high-impact analytical projects and deliver data-driven insights that shape organizational strategy and business outcomes
• Deliver comprehensive and proactive support across Finance Operations, Accounting, Tax and Indirect Procurement teams
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, milestone tracking, and performance metrics
• Design innovative business analysis frameworks to uncover market trends and drive process optimization
• Build and maintain data lakes and warehouses using AWS technologies while establishing governance frameworks, particularly QuickSight, Andes and Redshift
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to integrate multiple data source systems while ensuring data quality
• Create and optimize complex Alteryx and SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models for efficient transformation
• Lead the implementation of QuickSight dashboards and end-to-end analytics solutions
• Architect and optimize database performance and query efficiency across enterprise systems
• Develop comprehensive data validation, testing frameworks, and security measures
• Create technical documentation and mentor team members on data engineering best practices
• Evaluate and implement new data technologies while driving adoption of modern engineering practices
• Identify and execute opportunities for process automation and optimization
• Contribute to data strategy development and maintain alignment with industry best practices
  
  

What You Have

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can thrive in an autonomous environment while maintaining strong collaborative relationships and driving organizational change through data-informed strategies.

• Deep analytical expertise with outstanding leadership capabilities to transform business operations and cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Leadership in data analytics, possess comprehensive knowledge of retail operations, and excel in strategic business planning.
• Leading enterprise-wide analytics initiatives and implementing innovative solutions using state-of-the-art tools
• Developing and executing complex business strategies while considering market trends and competitive dynamics
• Established knowledge in creating detailed technical specifications documents, coupled with experience in managing documentation standards and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Managing cross-functional relationships and influencing senior stakeholders through data-driven insights
• Demonstrating deep understanding of retail operations, supply chain management, finance and accounting
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strategic decision-making skills
• Demonstrates sophisticated interpersonal awareness and professional judgment to effectively navigate diverse stakeholder dynamics and build consensus across all organizational levels
• Proven track record of delivering superior internal customer service, with a proactive approach to anticipating and addressing business partner needs and an unwavering commitment to service excellence and stakeholder success
• Experience in cultivating inclusive team environments that drive organizational excellence and collaborative business culture
• Exhibits outstanding organizational leadership through disciplined project execution and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading cross-functional technical and business initiatives, combining entrepreneurial mindset with strategic influence capabilities. Excels in fast-paced, ambiguous environments through adaptable leadership and hands-on execution approach
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative/technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering), or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience as business analyst, data analyst, business intelligence or similar role
• Experience in Financial and Accounting Operations, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Supplier Data Management, Capital Projects, Assets, etc.
• 5+ years of Advanced skills in Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, array functions, power pivots, etc.) and data visualization tools such as Tableau experience
• 3+ years of Advanced skills in Alteryx, SQL, ETL tools and data management and visualization tools (Andes, Quicksight, Redshift, Power BI, Smartsheet)
• Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translating the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations
  
  

The wage range for this position is $100,244.00-$170,415.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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