Business Strategy Analyst jobs in Lafayette, LA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer/Chief Administrative Offer, the Business Analyst role has the key function of providing critical business insights via in-depth investigation and gathering of technical and non-technical information and developing and presenting solutions.

An excellent opportunity to work with a great company business supporting the COO and leadership team. Your role will be highly visible and give you exposure across finance, commercial and operational matters.

This position requires a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles and cost models with understanding of the overall company objectives. Ability to collaborate well with others, focus on continuous improvement, and a strong desire to analyze, investigate, and resolve issues. Critical thinking mindset with a proactive initiative to manage exposure and maximize success opportunities for the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supporting business analysis to ensure robust commercial outcomes and optimize the business.
• Analyzing financial and commercial data such as supply agreements, customer contracts, tenders, and financial results.
• Monitoring economic trends, financial information, and industry news.
• Gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements.
• Identifying issues, risks and benefits of existing and proposed solutions and outlining business impacts. 
• Modeling processes and identifying opportunities for process and systems improvements.
• Evaluating opportunities, estimating costs, and identifying business savings/enhancements.
• Simplifying information and deciphering technical jargon so it is easily understood by the entire team.
• Implementing and testing of solutions.
• Supporting business transition and helping to establish change.
• Preparing reports, presentations and documentation and helping negotiate business agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, Marketing or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Industry knowledge (Aviation, Oil & Gas, Emerging Markets)
• Strong business and financial acumen with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills including high impact communicator, both written and oral.
• Organizational Skills - vigilance, organization, and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage time to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Capable to work under pressure while managing conflicting priorities and tight timelines.
• Computer skills (MS Suite) with Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES

1.  Safe - We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
2. Efficient - We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.
3. Quality - We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
4. Service - We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

1. Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time.  They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization.  They have the and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today's organization.  They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in  exhausting circumstances.
2. Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
3. High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail- They continually seek to improve processes and products and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
4. Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.
5. Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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