Business Operations Analyst

Saatchi US; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saatchi US is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to report on resource data, drive accurate projections, and support agency-wide planning. You will deliver timely reporting, maintain data integrity, and partner with managers to understand variances across projects and clients.

You will use Excel for data manipulation and apply AI tools to improve forecasting, ensuring clear recommendations reach senior leadership. Collaboration and precision are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 2–4 years in operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports across multiple sources.
• Support scope planning and staffing with regular reporting on project pacing and staffing.
• Translate analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to forecast and automate reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Overview

The Opportunity:

As a Business Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in how our agency understands and manages its resources and scope. You will be responsible for reporting on and analyzing scope and resource data to guide projected resource plans – work that directly informs strategic decisions across the agency. Success in this role is defined by your ability to deliver accurate, timely reporting and analysis while maintaining the consistency and integrity of data across all clients and workstreams.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with data and energized by uncovering patterns others might miss. You bring an analytical mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and the curiosity to ask better questions. You communicate clearly across all levels of an organization and take initiative in spotting inefficiencies and proposing smarter ways of working. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and hold yourself to a high standard of precision and accountability.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports across multiple sources.
• Support scope planning, client deadlines, and weekly internal reviews by preparing and communicating regular reporting on project pacing and staffing.
• Partner with resource and operations managers to understand variances in projects and staffing, and collaborate with resources across all levels and departments.
• Translate complex analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to, and provide support for, client-facing reports and meetings.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting, surface insights on seasonality, and automate manual reporting.
• Promote responsible and effective use of AI while ensuring appropriate financial oversight and business judgment.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across resource, financial, and client systems.
• Manage deadlines and communicate issues, concerns, and questions in a timely manner.
• Work extended hours, including weekends, as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidate experience should include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in an operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance role. Consulting or agency background preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, charting, and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate, clean, and parse large datasets.
• Experience presenting data insights across multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate analysis, reporting, or forecasting.
• Experience in process management and improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $70,784.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/7/2026.