Business Strategy Analyst

Business Analyst 4 Bellevue, WA (Fully Onsite) 12 months Summary: The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director. • Job Responsibilities:Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements. • Approve project and work breakdown structures. • Review and approve the documentation of business processes. • Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. • Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. • Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals. • Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance. • Skills:Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Strong ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. • Strong ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. • Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required. • 8-10 years experience required. KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS: • Financial Planning & Revenue ManagementLead short- and medium- term revenue forecast processes, working collaboratively with Sales and SCM teams to align assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership • Partner with Sales and SCM to plan and monitor offer spend, ensuring promotional investments support overall business objectives and synchronized with operational KPIs • Track weekly revenue performance and coordinate cross-functionally to execute mitigation plans for gaps to forecast • Conduct pre- and post-event analysis for promotions, including accrual accuracy, ROI assessment, and lessons learned for future cycles • Facilitate alignment discussions between SCM, Finance and Sales to ensure a shared, accurate view of revenue forecasts, offer spend utilization, and operational constraints. • Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional leadershipDevelop executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and actionable insights for senior management and HQ • Respond to ad hoc analytical request with clear, data-driven recommendations • Drive improvements in forecasting cadence, accuracy, and cross-functional workflow efficiency • Lead cross-functional alignment across Sales, SCM, Finance, and Marketing to ensure consistent planning assumptions • Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply chain, Economics, or related filed • 8+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning, demand planning, sales operations, supply chain, FP&A, or commercial finance • Strong analytical and modelling skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise • Proven ability to collaborate across large, matrixes organizations • Strong communication skills with experience presenting insights to senior management • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment • Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree (MBA or related filed) • Background in promotional finance, offer-spend modelling, or trade investment ROI • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional initiatives • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines • Experience working with large U.S. carrier or retail accounts preferred • High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information • Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to evolving priorities. • Top skills:Data Processing & Analysis, BI Dashboarding, Tableau or Python