Business & Strategy Analyst

Kinsley Power Systems; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Business & Strategy Analyst in Houston, TX for a hybrid role. The position focuses on supporting corporate analytical and strategic initiatives with expertise in financial analytics and strategic thinking.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of analytical experience in chemical or related industries, strong Power BI and Excel skills, and excellent communication. Degree requirements and sponsorship notes are included in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business; Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant analytical and strategic experience; chemical, petrochemical, or related commodities industry experience required.
• Understanding of chemical value chains.
• Proven business analysis and modelling skills.
• Advanced experience with analytics and visualization tools (Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Olin market intelligence dashboard using Power BI.
• Conduct complex business and strategic analyses; synthesize results into actionable business insights.
• Report key findings to management in a clear, concise manner.
• Utilize Excel, Power BI and other tools to analyze large data sets and extract trends.
• Prepare and deliver strategic and analytical presentations.
• Lead or participate in development of new strategic initiatives and ad hoc requests.
• Support development of medium- and long-term strategic plans.
• Develop and present on key industry market studies.
• Analyze market trends and develop internal views of impacts and responses.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Business & Strategy Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

Schedule: Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week

Focus: The Business & Strategy Analyst will serve as a key member of the Business Analytics & Strategy Team, responsible for supporting corporate analytical and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic background and mindset coupled with extensive experience in business and financial analytics.

Business & Strategy Analyst Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Olin market intelligence dashboard using Power BI.
• Conduct complex business and strategic analyses; synthesize results into actionable business insights.
• Report key findings and analyses to all levels of management at an appropriate level of detail in a clear, concise manner.
• Utilize analytical tools (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.) to efficiently analyze large data sets and extract impactful trends and market intelligence.
• Prepare and deliver effective strategic and analytical presentations.
• Lead and/or participate in the development of new strategic and analytical initiatives and ad hoc requests, as required.
• Support the development of medium- and long-term strategic plans.
• Develop and present on key industry market studies.
• Analyze market trends and develop an internal view of impacts and actionable responses.

Business & Strategy Analyst Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering, Finance or Business disciplines; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant analytical and strategic experience; chemical, petrochemical, or related commodities industry experience required
• Understanding of chemical value chains
• Proven business analysis and modelling skills
• Advanced experience with analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Products
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn the organizational structure and work collaboratively within the team, cross-functional groups, and other business stakeholders.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.