Senior Analyst, Strategy

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 104,200 - 225,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Strategy to develop data-driven recommendations that inform the company’s strategic direction. The role involves conducting market research, financial modeling, and crafting presentations for senior leadership. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical abilities and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

This position follows a hybrid work model and offers a compensation range between $104,200 and $225,500, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment banking, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Build financial models and business cases.
• Develop presentations and analyses for senior leadership.
• Track performance against strategic KPIs.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for data gathering.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

Job description

This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Strategy supports in developing data‑driven recommendations that shape the company’s strategic direction. This role conducts market, competitive, and internal performance analysis, builds financial models and business cases, and helps prepare materials for senior leadership. It’s a strong fit for someone with sharp analytical skills who wants exposure to high‑visibility strategic work and a path toward larger scope over time.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and internal data analysis to support strategy development and identify growth opportunities or risks.
• Build financial models and business cases to evaluate strategic options.
• Develop clear, well‑structured presentations and analyses for senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Track performance against strategic KPIs and flag emerging trends or deviations from plan.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic narratives.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure analyses reflect operational reality.

Preferred Education (type of degree)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration or Finance

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 2–4 years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment banking, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear takeaways.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience at a consulting firm, investment bank, or in a corporate strategy function.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, or other data visualization/analytics tools.

Compensation & Benefits

The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $225,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.