Business Operations Analyst

Business Operations Analyst Contract Type:

Contractor Location:

Chino Industry:

Utilities Contact Name:

Fiona Miller Contact Phone:

+44 (0)20 7002 0000

Date Published:

08-Apr-2026

Location:

Chino, CA (Onsite)

Duration:

3-6 month contract

Schedule:

Standard working hours

Pay Rate:

$34.00 - $38.00/hr (W2) Position Summary A leading regulated utility in Southern California is seeking an experienced Business Operations Analyst for an initial 3-6-month onsite contract in Chino, CA. The successful candidate will support a broad operational remit including business process analysis, data collection and reporting, process improvement, financial tracking, and cross-functional coordination across operations, finance, IT, and supply chain. This role suits a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills, a solid grounding in cost management and business operations, and a minimum of five years' experience in a comparable analysis role — ideally with a background in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities Analyse business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities. Collect, validate, and analyse operational, financial, and performance data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, internal dashboards); develop reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership. Document current-state and future-state processes, SOPs, workflows, and control narratives; support process improvement and standardisation initiatives. Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, accruals, cost analysis, and variance investigation in coordination with Finance. Act as liaison between operations, finance, IT, and supply chain; coordinate inputs and deliverables across stakeholders. Support internal and external audits, track corrective actions, and ensure alignment with company policies and internal controls. Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables; prepare executive summaries and decision support materials. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in business or operational analysis. Knowledge & Skills Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesise data from multiple sources to support operational and financial decision-making. Proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation tools, and enterprise reporting systems (e.g., SAP). Knowledge of internal controls, cost management, budgeting, and variance analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare executive-level materials for varied audiences. Effective collaborator with a track record of building cross-functional stakeholder relationships. Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline. Professional, discreet, and customer-focused; committed to continuous improvement. ...