Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
FO
Field Operations
Senior Business Planning Analyst
Career Insights for Business Analyst (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Missouri data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Business Analyst provides strategic management consulting to companies and businesses. Advises on ways to improve operations, increase efficiency, reduce costs and increase revenues; may recommend systems or organizational change. May specialize in an area of business practice or a specific industry; may also specialize in consulting with government agencies.
$88,767 / year median in Missouri
-6% projected decline
Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Do you thrive on transforming financial data into actionable insights that drive business success? Spectrum is seeking a skilled Senior Business Planning Analyst to coordinate and monitor budgets, re-forecast operating expenses, and deliver complex financial analyses. Utilizing your expertise in financial principles, you will help shape present and future financial performance while driving impactful business decisions. How You'll Make an Impact Prepare and review comprehensive reports and analyses to support financial objectives Perform data trend analysis on operational budget spend to help teams meet key performance indicators Build and deploy financial models to forecast results and support strategic planning Utilize insights to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities across Spectrum Create and update operating expense reforecasts to ensure financial accuracy Coordinate variance analysis and reporting for operating expenses Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements to pinpoint trends and performance drivers Analyze, educate and recommend updates to accounting operations policies and procedures Drive process improvements and implement best practices in forecasting, budgeting and management reporting, including automation where possible Partner with functional leaders to identify and pursue cost-saving initiatives across the business Working Conditions Office environment What You'll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience Experience 5+ years of business planning/financial analysis or related experience Skills Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities Ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to quickly identify business problems and opportunities Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally Ability to engage with all levels of management and company personnel Proficiency in software applications such as Word and Excel Knowledge of advanced accounting theory and procedures Knowledge of operating and capital financial statements #