Strategic Business Analyst

Mackinnon Bruce International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International seeks a Strategic Business Analyst to partner with the U.S. General Manager in the fragrances business. The role translates financial, commercial, and operational data into actionable insights to drive profitable growth and informed decisions.

You will build financial and pricing models, support planning and forecasting, monitor margins, and develop dashboards in Excel and Power BI while collaborating with Sales, Finance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Analytics, or related field.
• Several years of experience in business analysis, FP&A, or strategic analytics.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, KPIs, profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, consumer packaged goods, or specialty chemicals preferred.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the General Manager to support strategic planning, execution, and key business decisions.
• Build financial and commercial models to support investments, pricing decisions, and customer strategies.
• Support annual business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze sales performance by customer, territory, category, product, and salesperson.
• Develop profitability analyses by customer, account, and product portfolio.
• Maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting tools.
• Present findings to senior leadership with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives involving Sales, Finance, and relevant operational teams.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Analytics

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Formpak

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing global leader in the fragrances industry, expanding its market presence while maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture. They are seeking a Strategic Business Analyst to serve as a key business partner to the General Manager of the U.S. Business Unit.

About the Role

This role transforms financial, commercial, and operational data into clear insights and practical recommendations that support profitable growth, stronger business performance, and informed decision-making.

The position works closely with the General Manager and interacts primarily with Sales, Finance, and relevant operational teams. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge assumptions and communicate recommendations clearly.

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Analysis

• Partner directly with the General Manager to support strategic planning, execution, and key business decisions
• Build financial and commercial models to support investments, pricing decisions, and customer strategies
• Support annual business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning

Commercial & Sales Analytics

• Analyze sales performance by customer, territory, category, product, and salesperson
• Develop profitability analyses by customer, account, and product portfolio
• Evaluate new business opportunities, pricing strategies, and customer investments

Financial Analysis

• Monitor gross margin, contribution margin, and operating performance
• Develop financial models to evaluate investment decisions and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting tools
• Present findings to senior leadership with clear, actionable recommendations

Cross-Functional & Process Support

• Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives involving Sales, Finance, and relevant operational teams
• Leverage SAP, Formpak, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting, analytics, and data quality
• Support digital transformation and continuous improvement projects

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Analytics, Accounting, or a related field
• Several years of experience in business analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic analytics
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, KPIs, profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, consumer packaged goods, or specialty chemicals is preferred
• MBA or another advanced business degree is preferred

Systems Expertise

• Power-user proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI or a comparable BI platform
• Experience with SAP ERP; Formpak experience is a plus
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook