Business Intelligence Analyst

Sterling Search Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Search Partners in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst for an onsite role. You will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights to support performance reviews and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include consolidating first- and third-party data, developing reports, and presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to align analytics with business priorities and ensure data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of analytical or BI experience.
• Strong Excel skills with VBA, SQL, R or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and consolidate first- and third-party data to develop meaningful reports.
• Translate data into actionable insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer key business questions and support decisions.
• Develop and present data-driven insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align reporting with business priorities.
• Monitor data quality and perform validation to ensure accuracy.
• Identify trends and opportunities through quantitative analysis.
• Support ongoing business initiatives and reporting needs.

Skills

Data Analytics

Advanced Excel

SQL

R

VBA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain, Information Science

Tools

SQL

R

VBA

Job description

Business Intelligence Analyst | Birmingham, AL

A leading organization is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join its growing team in a fully onsite role in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys turning complex data into actionable business insights. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to evaluate performance, identify trends, support strategic decisions, and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze and consolidate first- and third-party data to develop accurate, meaningful reports
• Translate data into actionable insights, recommendations, and next steps
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer key business questions and support timely decision-making
• Develop and present clear, concise, data-driven insights to leadership and business stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align reporting and analytics with business priorities
• Monitor data quality and perform thorough validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy
• Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement through quantitative analysis
• Support ongoing business initiatives, reporting needs, and strategic projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain, Information Science, or a related field
• Graduate degree is a plus
• 1–3 years of relevant analytical or business intelligence experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret data and develop meaningful conclusions
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with VBA, SQL, R, or other programming/data analysis tools is preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Self-motivated, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Location: Birmingham, AL

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

If you're a data-driven professional looking to make a meaningful impact through analytics and business intelligence, we'd love to connect.