Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Senior Business Analyst

 

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Using tools like Alteryx and SQL Server Management for data mining and exploration
• Combining data sets across multiple data sources and delivering solutions in a useful and appealing manner to the end users, in ways that are universally understandable
• Tracking and assessing ROI on various business/strategic initiatives
• Developing and producing ongoing reports to track business KPIs
• Providing not only the report/tool, but also the analysis of patterns, trends, correlations, and recommendations for business decision-making
• Delivering high quality insights through tools like Power BI and Tableau
• Communicating results of analysis to various levels of the organization, including executive leadership, and help establish benchmark performance metrics

 

What you bring to the table: 

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills (written and verbal) – the role requires presenting to stakeholders and executives
• Proficiency in developing and delivering high quality, clear, and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations in PowerBI, Tableau, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to translate business needs and offer insights and data driven recommendations that meet the business need
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including working with large datasets
• Innovative mindset to surface and advocate for alternate approaches and solutions to business and technology challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business audiences

 

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience with data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
• Previous experience in transforming raw data into actionable insights

 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Previous experience in project management or leading analytical projects, demonstrating the ability to deliver results within specified timeline
• Previous experience with data modeling and ETL processes, including using SQL Server and Alteryx
• Previous experience with AS400 systems, Oracle and Snowflake

 

 

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.