Entry Level - Business Operations Analyst

Further Early Career Opportunities; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Net-zero cost medical

HSA contributions

Fertility support

Fully paid parental leave

Monthly lifestyle stipend

Job summary

Further Early Career Opportunities in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Entry Level Business Operations Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to drive insights for major brands while applying your education to real-world challenges.

The ideal candidate will complete their Bachelor's degree by Spring 2026 and have proficiency in SQL and business analytics tools. The position provides a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits including net-zero cost medical and fully paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in related field by Spring 2026.
• Basic proficiency in SQL and business analytics tools.
• Understanding of Generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth business operations and document impact.
• Build relationships across the organization.
• Gain exposure to executive leadership and financial analysis.
• Track milestones for business initiatives.
• Document company best practices and workflows.
• Audit resource-management tools.
• Prepare drafts of weekly reports.
• Monitor compliance of time-card submissions.
• Assist in financial close activities.
• Perform health checks on internal data.

Skills

SQL

Business Analytics

Organizational Communication

Excel

Google Sheets

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Looker Studio

Generative AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Economics, or related field

Job description

Entry Level Business Operations Analyst

Cleveland, Ohio

Further is a data, cloud, and AI company focused on helping companies turn raw data into the right decisions. In the Graduate Hiring Program, you will apply university training to real‑world client challenges and technology solutions.

Overview

You will drive powerful insights for brands such as Verizon, American Cancer Society, and Behr Paint while gaining experience in analytics, AI, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep business operations running smoothly and record the impact of your work.
• Build relationships across the organization and contribute to a positive, fun work environment.
• Gain exposure to executive leadership, financial analysis, and resource management.
• Track milestones for business initiatives and roadmaps.
• Maintain source‑of‑truth documentation of company best practices and internal processes.
• Visualize and document workflows to identify process improvements.
• Update and audit resource‑management tools to keep consultant skill sets current.
• Prepare initial drafts of weekly availability reports.
• Monitor weekly time‑card submissions to ensure 100% compliance and follow up with consultants.
• Assist in monthly financial close, including time‑approval reconciliations and data validation.
• Perform regular health checks on internal data to ensure accurate contractor analysis and financial reporting.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Economics, or a related field (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 graduation).
• Basic proficiency or coursework in SQL, business analytics, organizational communication, Excel/Google Sheets, Salesforce, Google Workspace, SharePoint, and Looker Studio.
• AI fluency: Understanding of Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) and ability to apply prompts to accelerate delivery.

Preferred:

• Relevant internships or project experience.

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid position: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday required in‑office Cleveland, OH. No sponsorship offered.

Full benefits package includes net‑zero cost medical, HSA contributions, fertility support, fully paid parental leave, a monthly lifestyle stipend, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Further is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability

Applicants may voluntarily disclose disability status for compliance purposes. Responses remain confidential and will not influence hiring decisions.