Hybrid Strategic Finance & Data Analytics Lead

Build-A-Bear Workshop; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to transform data into actionable insights that drive financial performance and growth. You will forecast, report on performance, and partner with leaders across the organization in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

You’ll own financial reporting, analyze retail performance, optimize channels, and build scalable dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and SQL to inform executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in analysis.
• Skilled in Financial Analysis.
• Skilled in Business Performance Analysis.
• Expert in Excel & Data Modeling.
• Proficient in Power BI Development.
• Proficient in SQL query.

Responsibilities

• Own & manage recurring financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Analyze retail sales performance to identify trends, risks, & business growth opportunities
• Evaluate channel performance and provide actionable insights to optimize results
• Assess customer, product, and promotional performance to support data-driven decision making
• Build and manage data models using Excel, Power BI, SQL, & other analytical tools
• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable reporting solutions and dashboards
• Translate complex data into clear business insights and executive-level recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with various departments and key stakeholders to support strategic initiatives
• Monitor key business metrics; supporting business planning & decision making through ad hoc analysis, reporting, and financial modeling
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Performance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel & Data Modeling

Power BI Development

SQL query

Job description

Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to transform data into actionable insights that drive financial performance and growth. You will forecast, report on performance, and partner with leaders across the organization in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

You’ll own financial reporting, analyze retail performance, optimize channels, and build scalable dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and SQL to inform executive decisions.