Financial Analyst

Buff City Soap; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buff City Soap is seeking a Business Analyst in Dallas, Texas, to collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, eCommerce, and Supply Chain. Responsibilities include reporting sales, developing budgets, and analyzing industry trends to support strategic decisions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with 1-3 years of professional experience in related areas. Strong Excel skills are required, and knowledge of SQL and BI tools is desired.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, Marketing, Merchandising or Analytics.
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report on sales and translate data into clear insights.
• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze industry trends and provide recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

SQL

BI/Data Visualization tools

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or related discipline

Job description

The Business Analyst will actively partner with multiple departments (Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, eCommerce and Supply Chain) and perform financial analyses to help drive strategic decision-making and profitable growth for Buff City Soap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report on sales across all relevant dimensions (e.g., channels/stores, products, customers); translate data into clear insights and recommendations that inform decision making (e.g., assortment, pricing, promotions)
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and period results reports
• Serve as an analytical thought partner to commercial leaders; create ad hoc financial analyses to support organizational decision making, aligning Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and eCommerce perspectives into a single source of truth
• Analyze industry and competitive trends and make recommendations based on those trends
• Develop automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data
• Performs other related duties as assigned

BASIC & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, Marketing, Merchandising or Analytics
• Advanced Excel skills required, knowledge and experience with SQL & BI/Data Visualization tools is a plus
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAVEL

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/ standing
• Constantly operates a computer or other office equipment