Overview
The Business Analyst is responsible for providing decision support through financial and situational analysis. This individual is responsible for supporting the development of business intelligence solutions as well as providing analytical support to departments across the company.
What You'll Do
- Supports various product categories and business functions and ensures the proper analytics and data are available for internal users.
- Provides research and analytical support to internal customers including, but not limited to: financial analysis, data analysis, trend identification, as well as monitoring, forecasting and summarizing the progress of products and promotions.
- Analyzes data from various sources to drive the business forward in areas such as retail pricing, demand forecasting, and promotional analysis.
- Fulfills ad hoc requests for reports determining promotions trends, new product launches, exception reporting analysis, etc.
- Identifies business challenges and opportunities for improvement and solves for them using analysis to make strategic recommendations.
- Provides detailed analyses to Leadership of weekly and monthly financial performances.
- Effectively presents analytical findings/leads discussions with upper managers and executives.
- Assesses current Business Analysis processes and provides recommendations for new methods to enhance analytics for internal customers.
- Tactfully stands for unbiased results of analysis.
- Develops relationships and credibility with assigned business units through open communication with internal customers.
- Proactively seeks out/identifies opportunities to provide value to assigned business units.
- Serves as a mentor for Business Analysts and provides guidance in the project management lifecycle and functions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience performing business analysis or financial/statistical data in a retail environment is a plus
- Knowledge of SQL, MicroStrategy, and Business Intelligence Software is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Knowledge of syndicated data like IRI and Nielson is a plus
Fueled by Growth, Driven by You
At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.
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Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
- Retail
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