Business Performance Advisor/Analyst

Job Summary

About the role

The Business Performance Analyst/Advisor I supports assigned areas in achieving their strategic goals through data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the collection, organization, and analysis of business performance data from various sources.
• Work with the General Manager to prepare communications regarding performance for Division President and sales/operational leadership teams on a monthly and quarterly basis, including analysis on volume, pricing, cost, and market demand.
• Analyze internal sales versus external market demand to ensure appropriate sales resource allocation between customer segments.
• Provide insights regarding drivers and potential improvement actions for Area and Plant financial performance on a regular schedule.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to build monthly sales and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Support the development of annual budgets and area plans; provide analytic support in areas of plant/area performance, volume/pricing analysis.
• Assist the management team with follow-up on key action plans for operations and sales.
• Prepare marketing analytics (including pricing, volume, and backlog metrics) and distill to actionable items.
• Track progress against long and short-term sales and operations initiatives.
• Conduct analysis and reporting in the form of operating budgets, financial planning models, review of performance metrics (KPIs), pricing and volume analysis, customer end use/segment research, cost analysis, capital investment analysis, strategic investment analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Previous experience in finance, accounting, or marketing analysis is required.
• Prior internship or project experience in data analysis or business operations is desirable.

Critical Competencies

• Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Attention to Detail - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
• Initiative and Self-Motivation - Ability to take proactive steps, anticipate needs, and act without needing constant direction or supervision; drives to pursue goals, generates ideas, and seeks opportunities for improvement or innovation without waiting for external prompts.
• Strategic Agility - Adapts to change, makes quick decisions, and balances short-term priorities with long-term vision.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience: Previous experience in finance, accounting, or marketing analysis is required.
• Prior internship or project experience in data analysis or business operations is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with other data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Shows an ability to communicate analysis in a way others can understand the key takeaways and impacts on their decisions.

Other Requirements

• High degree of analytical ability, including valuation, business performance analysis, and researching significant fluctuations/variances or performance trends.
• Must be able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and complete projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.