Retail Business Analyst: Data-Driven Growth & Strategy

Alo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo is seeking a highly motivated Retail Business Analyst to support business planning across our growing retail store portfolio in Beverly Hills, California. This role translates financial, sales, and operational data into actionable insights to inform store-level decisions and broader retail strategy, collaborating with FP&A, Real Estate, Planning, and Retail Operations.

You will forecast sales, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate or operations finance, consulting, or a related discipline.
• Experience in retail, apparel, or consumer businesses preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets, structure ambiguous problems, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial and operational insights to non-financial audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment when responding to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support retail sales forecasting and business planning by analyzing historical performance, seasonality, and key business drivers.
• Evaluate sales, operating expenses, and store profitability to identify performance drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting on key retail metrics, including sales, traffic, conversion, and profitability.
• Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year performance, providing clear explanations of variances and recommended actions.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities at the store, regional, and retail portfolio levels.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Real Estate, Planning, and Retail Operations to inform business decisions and evaluate retail initiatives.
• Deliver timely, accurate analyses in response to business questions from retail teams and senior leadership.
• Present findings through concise reports, visualizations, and presentations that translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Improve reporting tools and analytical processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into retail performance

Skills

Financial modeling

Data interpretation

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Alo is seeking a highly motivated Retail Business Analyst to support business planning across our growing retail store portfolio in Beverly Hills, California. This role translates financial, sales, and operational data into actionable insights to inform store-level decisions and broader retail strategy, collaborating with FP&A, Real Estate, Planning, and Retail Operations.

You will forecast sales, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability,