Sales Analyst

Salary: USD35 - USD40 per hour We are seeking an experienced Sales Analyst for a 3-month remote temporary assignment supporting a consumer-facing business with significant physical product sales and inventory activity. This position will focus heavily on sales reporting, data analysis, forecasting, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, extremely proficient in Excel, and comfortable working with large datasets and multiple reporting requirements. Candidates from entertainment, CPG, e-commerce, retail, or other physical-product environments will be considered. Key Responsibilities Conduct large-scale data analysis and translate findings into clear, actionable business insights Build, maintain, and refresh daily and weekly sales and operational reports Analyze POS, revenue, sales trends, inventory-related data, and variance percentages Maintain dashboards and KPI reporting for internal stakeholders and external partners Support sales forecasting, revenue projections, and related financial reporting Maintain data integrity and accuracy across multiple systems and data sources Automate and streamline reporting processes using advanced Excel functionality, Power Query, PivotTables, and VBA/macros Coordinate timelines and deliverables associated with new product releases, promotions, and retail programs Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, and other internal teams Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows, data accuracy, and overall efficiency Prepare reporting and presentations for leadership and business partners Qualifications 4+ years of experience in sales analysis, business analytics, revenue planning, inventory analysis, or a related analytical role Expert-level Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, conditional formatting, charts, data validation, filters, Power Query, and VBA/macros Experience analyzing POS, revenue, sales, inventory, and variance data Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal oversight Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into digestible insights Experience within entertainment, CPG, e-commerce, retail, or another physical-product environment preferred Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is a plus Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill