Business Analyst

Overview

BusPatrol is seeking a Business Analyst to serve as the financial subject matter expert and strategic partner for our Technology team. Acting as the team’s in-house finance specialist, you’ll bridge strategy and execution—translating data into insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance.

 

You’ll work closely with Technology leadership to analyze financial performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and connect budget decisions to real business outcomes. While our operations are U.S.–based, the Technology team spans multiple geographies—including international locations—offering broad exposure to diverse working environments and perspectives.

 

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to both technical and non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be the bridge: Act as the Technology team’s go-to Finance partner, aligning functional and financial goals while improving visibility into performance
• Turn data into direction: Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights that guide spending, resource allocation, and investment decisions
• Quantify impact: Support payback and investment analyses that measure the value and ROI of key technology and operational initiatives
• Model the future: Build and maintain streamlined financial models for planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Connect performance to outcomes: Explain how financial and operational results drive overall company performance
• Collaborate and communicate: Work closely with FP&A on monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Improve how we work: Refine and enhance processes that strengthen collaboration between Finance and other business units.
• Drive efficiency: Help automate and optimize reporting and tracking processes to save time and boost accuracy

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a Business Analyst, FP&A, or similar analytical role.
• Strong grasp of accounting and finance fundamentals (formal certification not required).
• Proven ability to turn complex data into clear, business-ready insights.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled with data and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, NetSuite, Salesforce, Planful, or similar).
• Excellent communicator who can partner effectively across Finance, Operations, and Leadership.
• Experience in a technology-driven or operations-focused environment is a plus.

BusPatrol Value Proposition

Who We Are

 

At BusPatrol, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our mission. As the nation’s most trusted school bus stop-arm technology solution, we serve over 350 school districts, protecting nearly 2 million students across 30,000 buses. Every day, millions of children rely on school buses to get to and from school safely, yet reckless drivers continue to put them at risk. 

As a technology company with a unique focus on public safety, we use cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and telematics to improve school bus safety. Our all-in-one safety program equips school bus fleets with AI-powered cameras, cloud-based data management, and an integrated software platform to capture and process stop-arm violations. Our safety programs foster accountability and reduce dangerous driving behavior in communities across the country. 

By partnering with school districts, municipalities, and law enforcement, we make safety solutions more accessible and effective, ensuring that every child’s journey to and from school is as safe as possible.

 

What We Offer

When you join BusPatrol, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact. We offer:

✔ Competitive salary and benefits package

✔ Unlimited PTO

✔ A purpose-driven career, working to protect children and improve public safety

✔ The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork 

✔ A team of innovators, committed to leveraging AI and smart technology for social good

 

Be Part of Something Bigger

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member to help us make roads safer. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company that is using technology to create real change. At BusPatrol, we foster an inclusive and diverse environment built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation. If you are ready to be part of