Business Planning Analyst I Graduate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an Entry level Business Planning professional in Massachusetts. This role focuses on defining, managing, and evaluating business plans, while partnering with cross-functional teams to translate data-driven analyses into actionable initiatives.

The position emphasizes developing and implementing short-term business plans, forecasting, and performance measurement. Onsite work at an HPE office with opportunities for growth in a global edge-to-cloud organization.

Qualifications

• Typically 0-2 years experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area.
• First level university degree.

Responsibilities

• Supports data and business analyses to develop business plans.
• Supports the development of statistical and financial models for forecasting and reporting.
• Measures business performance and compares actual data to forecasted values.
• Executes market research projects and gathers intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends.
• Works with cross-functional teams to support the data collection process.
• Supports the execution of priority projects with direction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data manipulation

Verbal and written communication

Excel

Education

First level university degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Statistical analysis

Financial modeling

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Job Family Definition

Defines, manages, and evaluates business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives. Leads and partners with cross-functional teams to develop short-term (typically less than two years) business plans and supporting data-driven models. Prepares comprehensive implementation tactics, including execution plans, resource allocation plans, follow-up guidelines, assessment, and process accountabilities. Ensures that business activities are aligned with stated plans among different stakeholders. Sets business metrics, evaluates actual performance, and makes recommendations to business leaders on performance target achievement. Develops data-driven analyses to optimize resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.

Management Level Definition

Applies basic foundation of a function's principles, theories and concepts to assignments of limited scope. Uses professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience. Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.

Responsibilities

• Supports data and business analyses to develop business plans.
• Supports the development of statistical and financial models for forecasting and reporting.
• Measures business performance and compares actual data to forecasted values.
• Executes market research projects and gathers intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends.
• Works with cross-functional teams to support the data collection process.
• Supports the execution of priority projects with direction.

Education And Experience Required

Typically 0-2 years experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. First level university degree.

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic knowledge of research methodology.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.
• Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, Access, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
• Developing business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of project management methodology.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

Business Planning

Job Level

Entry

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

- United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 33.03 - 44.86 in Massachusetts

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.