Senior Strategic Analyst

FL, St. Petersburg – Regular

About the Role

The Senior Strategic Analyst works in our Finance division, developing and monitoring strategic objectives and key initiatives as part of a corporate strategy team that works directly with Power Design senior leadership. This role provides insights and information-based context for key stakeholders in the business unit to effectively manage, influence, and impact strategy. Uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide thought-leadership on evolving industry trends, market developments, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic trends at the business unit and corporate levels. The expectation is to effectively manage individual work streams and communicate analyses within the team and with senior leadership. Well-versed in project management, business analytics, and strategic projects, this role will assist the Director of Strategy in growing and maturing the Office of Strategic Management (OSM) to its full scope of responsibilities, including coaching/supervising less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate progress towards strategic objectives and potential risks to strategic goals using a balanced scorecard approach; this includes maintenance of a strategic tracking system
• Provide appropriate visibility of progress to senior leadership in order to maintain focus, improve prioritization, and catalyze necessary decision making
• Assist with development of business unit-specific strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
• Build and/or maintain complex financial and operational models
• Work effectively with qualitative and quantitative data to form strategic insights related to profitability, growth, and productivity
• Convey findings in a cohesive story, including summarizing insights from analysis, identifying next steps, and developing implementation plans. This includes publishing formal business plans annually
• Provide research and analytical support for enterprise-level strategy and/or initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, or another related discipline is required
• 7-10+ years of experience in data/analytics, strategy consulting, or related business experience. Construction industry experience is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, most critically executives and senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build credibility as a "peer" across all levels
• Very high level of respect for information sensitivity and security (Confidentiality)
• Understanding and experience applying corporate finance concepts (cash flow, capital investment, ROI, payback, etc.)
• Strong quantitative background; ability to create complex and/or detailed financial and operational models and influence business decisions; experience with evaluating data quality – accuracy, completeness, organization, etc.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, think creatively, generate and test hypotheses
• Comfortable putting together storylines in PowerPoint
• Ability to synthesize and convey research/analyses to senior management
• Ability to drive multiple pieces of work forward simultaneously and achieve project objectives/deadlines as part of a team
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

Benefits

• Competitive salaries offered
• Flexible work options available to support work-life balance
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options offered
• Short and long-term disability plans
• 401k with company matching available
• Paid time off and company holidays provided
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members