Sr. Business Analyst - Pricing/Business Analytics

Old World Industries • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

Support business by addressing and resolving questions and requests in a timely manner; this includes Business Reporting and Analytics as well as identifying profit improvement opportunities for assigned product and channel through knowledge and use of OWI products, systems, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business and/or Finance and 3+ years’ experience, in an analytical role.
• Strong communication and data interpretation skills
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with problem-solving mindset who proactively works with other people to ensure customer needs are met.
• Ability to prepare presentations and utilize them to assist with cross-departmental processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing programs for new business opportunities in line with company product and channel profitability requirements
• Conduct regular profitability reviews through variance analysis for assigned products and channels, working cross-functionally to identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Create and Maintain P&Ls for the business, both current and new opportunities
• Provide input for promotional program development and perform post-promotion analysis to evaluate effectiveness and results.
• Utilize financial modeling to produce customer, channel, and product performance reports that support business decision-making.
• Proactively identify opportunities to drive profitability through analytical review of assigned customers, including opportunities related to compliance, conversions, and product penetration.
• Analyze competitive activity, including pricing programs and market dynamics.
• Partner with Sales Channel Directors by providing:
• Visibility into key drivers impacting the P&L
• Projections and forecast reviews to support demand planning
• Regular and ad-hoc reporting and analytical insights
• Develop and maintain commercial dashboards and analytical tools to track sales performance, pricing, and profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support sales initiatives and business strategy
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by department leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level