The Global Business Analyst designs and delivers scalable Power BI reporting and standardized KPI dashboards that enable global Finance and cross-functional leaders to monitor performance, improve data governance, and make informed decisions. This role also supports FP&A through variance and trend analysis, budgeting/forecasting support, and executive-ready insights while partnering across the organization to improve processes and guide change during the Dynamics 365 ERP migration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Business Intelligence & Analytics- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models to support global finance and operational reporting.
- Support and continuously improve analytics during and after the organization's ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions that drive insight across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership.
- Develop and maintain standardized KPI reporting for:
- Revenue, cost, margin, and profitability
- Inventory turns, slow & obsolete inventory, and Kanban performance
- On-time delivery, safety, and quality metrics
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reporting environments.
FP&A Support- Provide ongoing financial analysis, including:
- Monthly actuals vs. budget/forecast variance analysis
- Trend analysis and performance drivers
- Ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Support management presentations and executive-level reporting with clear insights and recommendations.
- Partner with the Controller and FP&A team on improving financial processes, tools, and reporting efficiency.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement- Work closely with Operations and Manufacturing to analyze production, inventory, and performance data.
- Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting processes, and data flows; recommend and help implement solutions.
- Document reporting logic, data definitions, and user guidance; assist with training business users on Power BI and financial reports.
- Support change management as the organization transitions to new systems and analytics platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or analytics ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI (or similar BI tools with demonstrated Power BI migration experience).
- Solid understanding of financial statements, cost structures, and operational drivers.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office ecosystem.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar Tier 1 ERP systems.
- Prior involvement in ERP implementations or system migrations.
- FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting experience in a global or multi-entity environment.
- Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, or 80/20 analysis.
- Familiarity with data modeling, SQL, or data integration concepts.
The expected salary for this position is between $86,985.00 and $116,995.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience.
Anderson/IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Education Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs
- 401k with Company Match
- Cash Balance Pension Plan
Anderson/IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Volunteer Time
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
