Senior Business Analyst

Braun Industries; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Industries is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive financial optimization, operational efficiency, and strategic execution. You will translate corporate strategy into actionable plans, leverage data analytics and ERP systems to evaluate performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to align day-to-day execution with long-term goals and guide change management through organizational transformations with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial operations, or strategic business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate strategy into actionable operational plans and lead cross-functional execution initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning for the Pulse Business Unit.
• Develop financial models, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI projections to evaluate ventures and investments.
• Design or partner on executive-level dashboards and reports to communicate variance, trends, and forecasts.
• Partner with Finance, Operations & Supply Chain, and IT leadership to align strategies with day-to-day execution.
• Lead stakeholders through business transformations with minimal disruption.

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We make life better, one relationship
and one vehicle at a time.

Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to
safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional
customerexperience through empowered employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Business Analyst is a strategic leader driving financial optimization, operational efficiency, and strategic execution. This role acts as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating corporate strategy into actionable operational plans. This role will leverage data analytics and ERP infrastructure to evaluate financial performance, identify process gaps, and lead cross-functional execution initiatives.
Participates in strategic planning for the Pulse Business Unit.

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities Activities

Strategic Execution Drive the implementation of long-term corporate initiatives, tracking progress against strategic milestones and operational KPIs.

Financial Modeling Develop robust financial models, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI projections to evaluate new business ventures and operational investments.

Operational Optimization Analyze end-to-end operational workflows to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize resource utilization.

Performance Reporting Design or partner with IT on executive-level dashboards and financial reports to communicate variance analysis, trends, and strategic forecasts.

Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Finance, Operations & Supply Chain, and IT leadership to ensure corporate strategies align with day-to-day operational execution.

Change Management Lead stakeholders through business transformations, ensuring organizational alignment and minimal operational disruption.

Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA highly preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, financial operations, or strategic business analysis
• Proficiency in JD Edwards (JDE) or other tier 1 ERP for financial and operational data tracking.
• Expert capabilities in Microsoft Excel & Power BI to build predictive strategic dashboards.

Personality Traits / Core Skills

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements