Business Data Analyst

Wilbur-Ellis; Pueblo (CO); Remote; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agriculture is seeking a Business Data Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis team. This remote role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions, perform complex analyses, and drive strategic business outcomes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a willingness to learn, and a background in data analysis and financial modeling.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits

Retirement plan participation with employer contribution

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, financial analysis, or business consulting.
• Experience in agriculture or ag-tech is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth financial analyses to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build analytical models using Python, R, SQL, or Databricks.
• Design dashboards and reports using Tableau or Power BI.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Techniques

Financial Modeling

Data Visualization

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Synapse

Job description

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Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

Are you a data-savvy problem solver who thrives at the intersection of strategy and analytics? Do you enjoy turning complex business & financial data into actionable insights that shape high-impact business decisions? If so, we want to hear from you! Join the innovative Financial Planning & Analysis team at Wilbur-Ellis as a Data Analyst, where your work will drive strategic outcomes, influence business performance, and create measurable value every day.

Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a sharp, strategic Data Analyst to help power key financial and operational initiatives across our diverse agricultural business units. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver data-driven solutions that reveal insights, improve performance, and enable smarter decisions at every level. Whether you're analyzing P&L impacts, building predictive models, or crafting compelling data visualizations, your contributions will directly shape our competitive edge and long-term growth. This is a fully remote position, requiring reliable internet and availability for video-enabled virtual meetings. Occasional travel (approximately 10%, typically 1–3 days at a time) may be necessary for in-person meetings or field visits.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Financial & Business Analysis
• Perform in-depth financial analyses to assess the impact of business initiatives on Divisional and Business Unit P&Ls.
• Support strategic planning efforts, including market sizing, pricing strategies, and ROI projections.
• Develop financial models for acquisitions and other investment opportunities.
• Advanced Data Analytics & Modeling
• Build analytical models using Python, R, SQL, or Databricks to evaluate metrics such as inventory turnover, product mix optimization, customer segmentation, and supply chain performance.
• Apply statistical and predictive techniques to improve forecasting, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Data Visualization & Reporting
• Design clear, compelling dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to communicate insights to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Data Management & Infrastructure
• Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to enhance data infrastructure and ensure quality, security, and scalability.
• Work with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake or Azure Synapse to access, manipulate, and store data.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a thought partner to business leaders, agronomists, and product managers to understand their analytical needs and deliver tailored insights.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new analytics processes and tools across the organization.
• Agriculture & Market Intelligence
• Analyze agricultural trends including crop yield, soil conditions, climate data, and commodity pricing to support data-informed decision-making.
• Monitor compliance and sustainability metrics such as water usage, carbon impact, and environmental certifications.
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or Databricks for data manipulation and modeling.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Synapse).
  
  

Analytical & Communication Skills

• Ability to interpret complex datasets, structure ambiguous problems, and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, financial analysis, or business consulting.
• Experience in agriculture or ag-tech is strongly preferred.
  
  

Your Personal Attributes

• Curious, proactive, and adaptable with a passion for data and innovation.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented.
• Enthusiastic about learning emerging technologies and agricultural innovations.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $ $76,600.00 - $102,080 per year. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj
  
  

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis Is For And About People

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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