Data Analyst

Bridges Consumer Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges Consumer Healthcare is seeking an entry-level Data Analyst I to support the FP&A team with master data maintenance, data collection, and reporting. This role will enhance finance and data fluency in a fast-paced consumer goods environment, located at our Chattanooga headquarters.

You will own master data, prepare datasets for forecasting and variance analysis, and collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and timely ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in a data, reporting, or administrative-analytical role (internships may count).

Responsibilities

• Maintain master product data (pricing, unit costs, SKUs) across systems for accuracy.
• Gather and consolidate data from multiple internal/external sources for FP&A requests and reporting.
• Maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for finance presentations.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales to validate data inputs and respond to ad hoc requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

NetSuite

Planning Analytics

Job description

Bridges Consumer Healthcare is a purpose-driven consumer healthcare company on a mission to improve people's lives through brands they trust every day. Our portfolio spans pain relief, women's health, and everyday wellness — including trusted brands like ecoNugenics, ThermaCare, KT Tape, Lipo-Flavonoid, and Cystex. With a diverse portfolio, we compete across OTC, supplements, and medical devices with brands that have deep consumer equity and meaningful runway ahead of them.

We're builders. We operate with the conviction and agility of a company that treats every brand like it has something to prove — moving fast, investing behind what works, and building a team that is as ambitious as the brands we steward.

Role Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Data Analyst I to join our FP&A team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate master data used for forecasting and variance analysis, fulfilling ad hoc data requests, and general reporting needs — enabling the FP&A team to focus on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build finance and data fluency in a fast-paced consumer goods company.

Key Responsibilities

Master Data Maintenance

• Own and maintain master product data (selling price, unit costs, SKUs, etc.), ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems (Planning Analytics, NetSuite)
• Identify and correct data discrepancies; proactively flag anomalies to the FP&A team

Data Collection & Ad Hoc Support

• Gather and consolidate data from multiple internal and external sources for finance and accounting requests, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and format datasets to support team needs
• Respond to ad hoc data pulls and requests from the Accounting & Finance group and other cross-functional teams as needed

General Reporting

• Maintain recurring reports, charts, and dashboards as directed by FP&A
• Support document formatting and data visualization for finance presentations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales to gather and validate data inputs
• Serve as a point of contact for data-related questions from other departments
• Continuously build technical and finance-adjacent skills
• Manage competing requests and shifting priorities independently

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field
• 1–2 years of professional experience in a data, reporting, or administrative-analytical role (relevant internships may be considered)

Essential Skills Needed

• High attention to detail and comfort with repetitive, detail-heavy data work
• Critical thinker with natural sense of curiosity, problem-solving and logical reasoning
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; solution-oriented / proactive problem-solver
• Ability to create new processes (suggest, design and test improved workflows for routine tasks)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of business analysis techniques
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools
• Awareness of data privacy regulations

Physical Requirements

• In-office position at Bridges Consumer Healthcare's Chattanooga, TN headquarters
• Must be able to remain in a stationary (sitting or standing) position for approximately 80% of the workday
• Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other standard office equipment
• Must be able to view a computer monitor of display screen for detailed tasks for majority of the workday
• Must be able to communicate clearly by phone, video or in person with coworkers

This description is representative but not inclusive of all position responsibilities. Associates may be asked from time to time to complete tasks not listed within the contents of this document, but that are relevant to the goals of the business.

Regulatory Compliance

Americans with Disabilities Act

The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates (defined as individuals who can perform all essential job functions) are considered equally for employment and is prepared to make reasonable accommodations to ensure that disabled employees or candidates are not disadvantaged in the candidate selection process.

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII

The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates receive equal employment opportunities in the role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended in 2004)

This role has been classified as exempt from consideration under current FLSA overtime requirements.