At Staples, Business is Human, which means our people ‘think beyond the algorithm’ to deliver for customers. A leader in workspace products and solutions for over 35 years, Staples has thousands of experts dedicated to applying their intuition, expertise, and experience to bring out the best that technology such as AI has to offer. These experts make work easier, smarter, and more efficient for businesses of all sizes. The company operates in North America through eCommerce and direct sales and is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts.

The Finance Data Services Team is looking for a Sr. Business Analyst to work directly with functional leaders in various Finance towers to enable and support Staples growth and continuous improvement through data-driven actionable insights and analytics. Join a team of cross-trained associates, fostering a collaborative environment where coverage for PTO and skill interchangeability are seamlessly integrated. Your expertise will contribute to the collective capability of the team, ensuring a cohesive and adaptable workforce. The Sr. Business Analyst works with multiple stakeholders to ensure we maintain and improve on our success via actionable analytics.

What you’ll be doing:

• Using tools like Alteryx and SQL Server Management for data mining and exploration
• Combining data sets across multiple data sources and delivering solutions in a useful and appealing manner to the end users, in ways that are universally understandable
• Tracking and assessing ROI on various business/strategic initiatives
• Developing and producing ongoing reports to track business KPIs
• Providing not only the report/tool, but also the analysis of patterns, trends, correlations, and recommendations for business decision-making
• Delivering high quality insights through tools like Power BI and Tableau
• Communicating results of analysis to various levels of the organization, including executive leadership, and help establish benchmark performance metrics

What you bring to the table:

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills (written and verbal) – the role requires presenting to stakeholders and executives
• Proficiency in developing and delivering high quality, clear, and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations in PowerBI, Tableau, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to translate business needs and offer insights and data driven recommendations that meet the business need
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including working with large datasets
• Innovative mindset to surface and advocate for alternate approaches and solutions to business and technology challenges

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience with data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
• Previous experience in transforming raw data into actionable insights
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business audiences

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Previous experience in project management or leading analytical projects, demonstrating the ability to deliver results within specified timeline
• Previous experience with data modeling and ETL processes, including using SQL Server and Alteryx
• Previous experience with AS400 systems, Oracle and Snowflake