Business Analyst I - Assortment & Space Planning

H-E-B; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Business Analyst I to perform research work and prepare financial analysis to support corporate planning decisions in a fast-paced retail environment in San Antonio, Texas.

This role requires 1+ years of experience in retail or business analysis, and knowledge of retail accounting and finance principles for costing and forecasting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to influence management and drive results.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail or business analysis
• Experience applying retail accounting and finance principles to costing/forecasting models

Responsibilities

• Provides credible, action-oriented analyses and recommendations to management
• Provides business unit-focused reporting with data on sales, COGS, ad-loss, clearance and markdowns, shrink and procurement revenue
• Works on strategic ad hoc projects to assist BUDs and BDMs in business decision-making
• Supports BUDs and BDMs in improving their businesses through enhanced processes and detailed financial analysis and interpretation

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Presentation skills

Influence management

Retail accounting familiarity

Education

Related degree or comparable training

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary: As a Business Analyst I, you'll perform research work and prepare financial analysis to make essential Corporate planning decisions.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Analytics:

• Applies knowledge gained from experience to provide credible, action-oriented analyses and recommendations to management
• Provides business unit-focused reporting that includes data related to sales, cogs, ad-loss, clearance and markdowns, shrink and procurement revenue involving trend analysis, macro / micro economic research, and comparable analysis, etc.
• Works on strategic ad hoc projects, to assist BUDs and BDMs in business decision-making
• Supports BUDs and BDMs in improving their businesses through enhanced processes and detailed financial analysis and interpretation

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in retail or business analysis
• Experience applying retail accounting and finance principles to development of costing / forecasting models

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business and retail accounting and finance principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Intermediate PC skills
• Ability to effectively work at all levels of the organization
• Ability to successfully communicate with and influence upper-level management
• Ability to produce work products that make an impact on management decisions and business results
• Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little supervision
• Self-directed and motivated to independently accomplish results

Education:

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Sit for extended periods
• Work extended hours

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 11/01/2017