Strategic Operations & Analytics Analyst

Publicis Groupe; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Saatchi in the United States is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to help the agency understand and manage its resources and scope. You will produce and analyze scope and resource data to guide projected plans, delivering accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions across clients and workstreams.

You will collaborate with operations and resource managers, translate complex analyses into clear leadership recommendations, and leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance; consulting/agency preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Experience presenting data insights to multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate analysis, reporting, or forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports from multiple sources.
• Support scope planning, deadlines, and weekly reviews with regular reporting on pacing and staffing.
• Partner with resource and operations managers to understand variances and collaborate across departments.
• Translate analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership.
• Support client-facing reports and meetings as needed.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting and automate reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy across resource, financial, and client systems.
• Manage deadlines and communicate issues promptly.
• Work extended hours including weekends when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Saatchi in the United States is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to help the agency understand and manage its resources and scope. You will produce and analyze scope and resource data to guide projected plans, delivering accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions across clients and workstreams.

You will collaborate with operations and resource managers, translate complex analyses into clear leadership recommendations, and leverage AI-powered tools to improve forecasting and