What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Finance position at Alto-Shaam?
Company Description
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
- Low Cost premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
- Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
Job Description
The Business Analyst - Finance is a hybrid role that combines financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with business intelligence and analytics (BI&A). This position is responsible for delivering timely and actionable insights through financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization. The analyst will partner cross-functionally to understand business needs, improve reporting processes, and support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis and will serve as a liaison between the Finance and Information Technology departments.
The ideal candidate for a Business Analyst - Finance would be able to do the following:
- Lead weekly and monthly forecasting and reporting of sales, orders, and key performance indicators.
- Analyze monthly/quarterly financial results (vs. forecast, prior year, budget) and communicate key drivers and trends.
- Collaborate with operations and product management to support pricing, margin, and ROI analysis.
- Develop and maintain BI dashboards and visualizations in alignment with governance standards.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify reporting needs and recommend BI solutions to improve decision-making.
- Assist in the monthly forecast and annual planning processes.
- Perform ad-hoc financial and business analysis to support strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Become a subject matter expert in business processes and data sources within the finance area.
- Stay current with BI&A trends and share best practices across the enterprise.
- Support self-service BI enablement by assisting users with analytical tools and training, as well as report ideation and development.
Qualifications
Education / Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in financial analysis and/or business intelligence, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI; experience with ERP systems like Oracle or SAP is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., SAP/Oracle) is preferred.
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Additional Information
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
- Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
- Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
- Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
- Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
- Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?
If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!
