Business Analytics Analyst II

As part of our National Finance & Administration Services department, you'll help manage the critical resources and infrastructure that keep ALDI running smoothly. Your insights and skills will help every department make smarter decisions and ensure our retail divisions and executive leadership receive the support they need to run a successful operation. Within Finance, our teams include: Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury.

In this role the Business Analyst II will be responsible to analyze, evaluate, and deliver analysis to improve the financial performance, profitability, cash flow and return on investment for key projects and initiatives working with many different departments across ALDI. The ideal candidate will run pilots/tests ranging from 'top of mind' large scale strategic initiatives to small scale merchandising changes. Initiatives are analyzed to determine if there is enough incremental benefit to rollout to the chain or to a select group of stores or divisions utilizing a statistical software, excel and Tableau. The objective of this role is to represent the voice of ALDI in key decision-making sessions with a strong sense of stewardship. Utilizing sound financial techniques, the Business Analyst II is expected to proactively identify opportunities that positively impact the business.

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Naperville, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports assigned analyses and projects, performing complex analyses with actionable outcomes.

• Reviews and analyzes the financial and operational data specific to assigned analyses and projects.

• Maintains a high level of data integrity and takes appropriate action to investigate potential data discrepancies.

• Prepares and reviews advanced charts, tables, and other exhibits for use in reports.

• Assists management with variance analysis and ad hoc business analysis.

• Acts as liaison between business end users and the various project teams.

• Interprets financial trends, identifying deviations from expected performance and reporting financial results to various business units within the organization.

• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.

• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.

• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.

• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Business or a related field required.

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.

• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay

• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.