Description

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances).

About the Role

Ardmore is seeking a highly analytical individual with a keen eye for detail to fulfill the role of a business analyst. This role requires someone with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets to drive informed decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively liaising between various stakeholders and translating business requirements into actionable insights. The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of business processes and be adept at identifying areas for improvement to optimize operational efficiency. Additionally, proficiency in relevant analytical tools and methodologies is preferred to streamline data analysis and reporting processes.

What you can do for us:

· Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to business objectives.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

· Conduct thorough business process analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

· Develop detailed functional specifications and user stories to guide solution design and development.

· Automate manual reporting processes to streamline data collection, analysis, and presentation, increasing efficiency and accuracy.

· Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including business process diagrams, use cases, and requirements traceability matrices.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of solutions and continuous improvement of processes.

· Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and the IT department, translating business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

· Provide support during system testing and user acceptance testing phases, ensuring solutions meet business needs.

· Develop financial reports tailored to the needs of key stakeholders, and collaborate closely with them to identify and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and informed decision-making.

· Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend adjustments as necessary.

What we can do for you:

· Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth

· Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business

· Training and career development opportunities

· 3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per year

· Relaxed and collaborative work environment

· Up to 6% 401k employer contributions

· Team building company sponsored events

· Employee discount and bi-annual sample sale

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a business analyst or in a related role.

· Proven experience in business analysis or a related role, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.

· Proficiency in data analysis tools with the ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.

· Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a strong emphasis on advanced skills, is highly preferred.

· Experience with Sage and Power BI is ideal but not required

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

· Proficient in asking pertinent questions to various stakeholders and driving discussions to extract crucial information, facilitating effective decision-making processes and negotiations.

· Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a strategic mindset to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. 

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

· Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

· Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.

· Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

Starting annual salary: $80,000-95,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.