Business Analyst
Thunes · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build automated dashboards that translate complex datasets into intuitive, real-time visual narratives for executive stakeholders.
- Analyze dashboard outputs and business performance metrics to identify key insights, trends, and strategic implications — clearly articulating the “so-what” behind the numbers.
- Lead the development of comprehensive business plans and financial models to forecast growth, support annual budgeting, and evaluate new market opportunities.
- Act as the connective tissue between departments, identifying how operational or strategic shifts in one area of the business impact the broader organization.
- Produce rigorous, executive committee (ExCo)-level presentations and reporting materials with clear, concise, and data-driven storytelling.
- Prepare key reports in a timely manner for Finance, Compliance, and Management teams, including regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy, operational visibility, and decision-making processes.
- Support strategic initiatives through ad hoc analysis, scenario planning, and performance evaluation.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field required. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Business Operations, Strategy, Consulting, Corporate Finance, or related analytical roles. Experience in investment banking or management consulting is highly desirable.
- Track Record: Proven track record of supporting executive-level decision-making through data analysis and strategic insights.
Technical Skills
- Strong SQL skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets.
- Experience with BI and visualization tools, particularly Tableau.
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and presentation development tools.
Additional Qualifications
- Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear business recommendations.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide examples of executive-level presentations or strategic business cases authored.