Senior Analyst (Ref: 198448)

Forsyth Barnes; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes is partnering with an organization seeking a hands-on Senior Analyst who blends technical capability with commercial acumen. You will translate business requirements into analytical solutions using SQL, Excel and Python to deliver actionable insights in BI workflows.

You’ll work with business stakeholders and senior leadership, communicating clearly and applying AI to improve decision-making. This role is office-based in Atlanta, five days per week.

Qualifications

• Around 4+ years of professional analytics/BI experience.
• Strong SQL and Excel with Python or similar language.
• Experience translating business needs into analytics solutions for stakeholders.
• Understanding of applying AI in analytics/BI workflows.
• Combination of technical capability, commercial awareness and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on analysis using SQL, Excel and Python.
• Work with business stakeholders to translate needs into analytical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI in analytics and BI workflows.
• Translate findings into clear, actionable insights and commercial recommendations.
• Communicate analytical approaches to technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support reporting and BI activities to improve decision-making.

Skills

SQL analytics

Excel

Python

AI understanding

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

BI workflows

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

Job description

Location: Atlanta, Georgia – 5 days per week in office

Overview – Senior Analyst

Forsyth Barnes is partnering with an organisation seeking a hands‑on Senior Analyst who combines strong technical capability with commercial understanding. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with business stakeholders, solving practical problems and applying AI within analytics and Business Intelligence workflows.

You’ll translate business requirements into analytical solutions, using SQL, Excel and coding skills such as Python to deliver actionable insights. The role requires someone comfortable communicating with technical teams, business operators and senior leadership, ensuring analytical work supports informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Analyst:

• Delivering hands‑on analysis using SQL, Excel and coding tools such as Python
• Working directly with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into analytical solutions
• Identifying practical opportunities to incorporate AI into analytics and BI workflows
• Translating complex findings into clear insights and commercially useful recommendations
• Communicating analytical approaches and outcomes to technical teams, business operators and senior stakeholders
• Supporting business reporting and BI activities to improve decision-making

Key Requirements – Senior Analyst:

• Around 4+ years of professional experience, ideally across different environments or responsibilities
• Strong hands‑on SQL and Excel skills, alongside previous coding experience using Python or a similar language
• Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders and delivering commercially relevant analytical solutions
• Strong understanding of applied AI and its practical use within analytics and BI workflows
• A combination of technical capability, commercial awareness and business problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work in the Atlanta office 5 days per week
• Experience supporting merchandising teams, or working within retail or a similarly commercial environment, would be highly beneficial
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and working across Business Intelligence would be advantageous