Sr. Business Data Analyst Consultant

Great people. Greater business impact. About CAI CAI Software builds digital work execution platforms and software solutions that help manufacturing businesses operate with greater clarity and control. Our people bring structure to complexity by replacing fragmented, paper-based processes with connected digital workflows that improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making in real industrial environments. With 45+ years of experience and a presence across 10+ countries, CAI combines deep industry understanding with practical technology. Our team consists of ~800 employees worldwide who work across 15 core industries and support 5,000+ customers, guided by sound judgment, long-term thinking, and outcomes that endure. CAI Business Units and the Markets We Serve CAI Software is organized into three business units - Graphic Communications, Process Manufacturing, and Discrete Manufacturing – aligned to the markets we serve. This structure allows our teams to stay close to customer needs while operating with the scale and support of a global software company. This role is part of our Shared Services team which includes the functions that support CAI business units. This model enables deep industry focus at the BU level while benefiting from the scale, expertise, and stability of one unified organization—allowing CAI Software to deliver specialized solutions About the Role CAI Software is seeking a Senior Business Data Analyst Contractor to join our Finance Team, who will be a key member of the CAI Business Operations team. The Senior Business Data Analyst Contractor will develop the business analytics and reporting as it pertains to supporting the strategic direction of the business unit. The ideal candidate will have strong domain knowledge and analytic and communication skills, working with cross-functional business partners who manage and support the business. The role requires the ability to gather and analyze sales, operations, financial and other business data, create industry standard and customized summary views of the business, identify trends and elicit key insights, and make sound business recommendations. Success will be rooted in timely and crisp communications, cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail and delivering on commitments. What you will do: • Help to define, implement and evolve the reporting environment, identify key data sources and work toward automation of operational reports to create broad visibility across the organization. • Gather, aggregate and analyze data from back-office systems and other touch-points to provide holistic views and analytics as to the health of the business. • Work with key stakeholders to define and publish KPls in executive-level dashboards across defined segments as well as BU rollups. • Establish at-risk and early warning processes and reporting to drive proactive vs reactive behaviors. • Provide ad hoc reports, data analysis and strategic recommendations as needed. • The individual will participate in a wide variety of process improvement efforts, including the analysis and documentation of business processes. • The analyst will identify and execute on process improvement opportunities in sales, quality, throughput, productivity, and costing while promoting lean culture mentality. • The analyst will work in a highly collaborative approach, managing multiple competing priorities and assignments. What We’re Looking For • Have 5+ years of previous financial or business analytics experience • Possess a Bachelor's Degree in economics, accounting or finance required. • Experienced in using Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, NetSuite and Data Warehousing tools to create reports, dashboards and other data visualizations. • Have expert-level Microsoft Excel knowledge including Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, Data Modeling, XLookup up and advanced formulas. • Are experienced with software sales metrics and KPIs. • Have proven ability to blend data from multiple systems tables to create comprehensive holistic views, as well as translate complex data into a consumable format for the target audience. • Pay attention to accuracy, clarity and detail. • Can quickly build trusted relationships with leadership and cross-functional teams. • Are a self-motivated team player who has a strong work ethic. • Are a self-starter and comfortable working within ambiguity as projects, data, and reporting is developed over time • Are responsible and timely in meeting regular reporting and analytics due dates • Six Sigma and PMP certification a plus. • Experience with AI assisted analysis and modeling a plus. Why Join Us You’ll have the opportunity to drive some of the most critical transformation initiatives in our company’s history. This is a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership to shape the future operating model of CAI. You’ll bring clarity, discipline, and execution focus to complex cross-functional programs while gaining exposure across every function of the business. Equal Employment Opportunity CAI Software is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, disability, , genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. Disability Accommodation CAI Software endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at talent.acquisition@caisoft.com or send an e-mail with your specific accommodation request. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CAI Software does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of citizenship or immigration status in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). 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