Business Analyst

Syrah Resources Ltd; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syrah Resources Ltd. is seeking a Business Analyst in Vidalia, LA to provide analytical and coordination support across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.

The role reports to the Procurement & Commercial Manager and requires cross-functional collaboration to drive informed decision-making and align priorities. The candidate should have 5+ years in finance or commercial roles within manufacturing or project environments, with strong AI, ERP, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial roles in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proficient in use of AI to support role and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of key business drivers for a manufacturing/industrial facility.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and communicate across varied non-finance functions.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting inputs by gathering, organizing, and validating financial, commercial, operational, and project data from relevant functions.
• Assist with preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, monthly reporting packages, and management reporting.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly budget tracking activities.
• Assist with analysis of actual versus budget performance and identify variances requiring follow-up.
• Support month-end close and reporting activities, accrual tracking, reconciliation support and financial data collection.
• Develop, maintain and improve business metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI trackers to support visibility and decision-making.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliation activities, and cost visibility initiatives.
• Track and manage contract execution status, including deliverables, milestones, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain contract registers and support commercial compliance activities.
• Maintain capital expenditure trackers, commitment schedules, and supporting documentation for approved projects.
• Support preparation and tracking of Approvals for Expenditure (AFE) and project financial information.
• Support supplier onboarding, purchase requisition tracking, contractor coordination, and general business support activities.
• Support preparation and maintenance of required documentation for external stakeholders.

Skills

AI proficiency

Manufacturing drivers

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost tracking

Management reporting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data accuracy

Data dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

3–5 years equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Pronto

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Business Analyst

FullTime Professional Vidalia, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1055

ROLE PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager,theBusiness Analyst providesanalytical and coordinationsupportacrossfinancial reporting, budgeting and forecasting,commercial activities, andbusinessplanning to support effective decision-making and alignment of business priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate reporting inputs by gathering, organizing, and validating financial, commercial, operational, and projectdata from relevant business functions.
• Assist with preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, monthly reporting packages, and management reporting.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly budget tracking activities.
• Assist with analysis of actual versus budget performance and identify variances requiring follow-up.
• Support month-end close and reporting activities, accrual tracking, reconciliation support and financial data collection.
• Develop, maintain and improve business metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI trackers to support visibility and decision-making.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliation activities, and cost visibility initiatives.
• Track and manage contract execution status, including deliverables, milestones, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain contract registers and support commercial compliance activities.
• Maintain capital expenditure trackers, commitment schedules, and supporting documentation for approved projects.
• Support preparation and tracking of Approvals for Expenditure (AFE) and project financial information.
• Support supplier onboarding, purchase requisition tracking, contractor coordination, and general business support activities.
• Support preparation and maintenance of required documentation for external stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or three to five (3-5) years equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial administration roles within a manufacturing, industrial and/or project environment
• Proficient in use of AI to support role and business objectives
• Strong understanding of key business drivers for a manufacturing/industrial facility.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, cost tracking and budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to track activities, follow through on deliverables, and ensure timely completion of work.
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively across varied business, including non-finance, functions.
• Ability to escape issues appropriately and support resolution across functions.
• Exposure in ERP business systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to maintain data accuracy and resolve basic system issues.