Business Analyst

Overview

The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering actionable financial and operational insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to analyze performance, identify trends, and drive improvements in profitability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. The Financial Analyst plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and data analysis while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial information.

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may support or mentor junior team members and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI)
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to clearly communicate financial insights and performance trends
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze trends and identify opportunities
• Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast)
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Analyze KPIs to improve operational efficiency
• Provide regular reporting to support business operations
• Identify data discrepancies and recommend improvements
• Support audit processes with accurate reporting
• Serve as a point of contact for ad hoc analysis
• Translate complex data into actionable insights
• Collaborate to improve reporting and data governance
• Continuously improve reporting processes

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, power query)
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of financial statements

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or related field

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of financial analysis experience
• Experience with Power BI or DAX
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting

Flagger Force is an industry leader in traffic control. Utilizing robust technology resources and expertise, we support the nation's infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries throughout the eastern United States.

Flagger Force provides a supportive work environment centered on our organization's values, vision, and mission. The leadership team believes that our most important asset is our employees.

Flagger Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flagger Force's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law