What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Road Machinery and Supplies Co..?
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is looking for an Business Analyst at its Savage, MN branch. In this role, the Business Analyst will extract CDK (RMS’ ERP system) data and create reports to support the managing of machine and equipment inventory. Under direction of the Vice President of Sales & Product Support the Business Analyst may work with other stakeholders to provide information that will help manage our multi-million-dollar fleet of inventory.
Why Join RMS?Joining RMS means becoming part of a respected, employee-focused organization with over 100 years of supporting customers, employees, and communities across the Upper Midwest and Texas. As a Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work closely with RMS leaders, turn data into meaningful business insights, and contribute directly to decisions that improve performance, efficiency, and customer service. RMS offers a collaborative environment where initiative, practical problem solving, continuous improvement, and accountability are valued.
As a member of the team, you will enjoy:
- Work Culture – RMS is family-owned and treats their team members right. RMS values long term relationships with our customers, vendors, and each other.
- Career Opportunities – Experience a career with the support and encouragement to develop yourself and others.
- Competitive Compensation Packages – Based on experience and other factors.
- Full Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, life, 401(k), and vacation.
- Stability and Reputation – RMS has been in business for over 100 years and continues to grow.
Position Summary
The Business Analyst is responsible for supporting data-driven decision-making across Road Machinery & Supplies Co. by analyzing financial, operational, sales, rental, service, and parts information. This role works closely with Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and operational leaders to develop reports, improve business processes, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that support profitable growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities, and risks across branches, departments, and business lines.
- Develop, maintain, and improve recurring reports, dashboards, and business intelligence tools using systems such as CDK, Power BI, Targit, Excel, or other company reporting platforms.
- Support monthly and quarterly financial review processes by preparing margin analysis, expense analysis, revenue trends, service department related KPI’s, equipment sales analysis, rental performance, and commission-related reporting.
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and department leaders to gather business requirements and translate them into reporting, process, or system solutions.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and performance measurement for branches, departments, product lines, and strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate current business processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and visibility.
- Validate data accuracy, reconcile report outputs to source systems, and document assumptions, definitions, and reporting logic.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses for leadership, including customer, sales, inventory, rental, service, parts, margin, operating expense, and working capital analysis.
- Support system implementation, integration, testing, and reporting projects as business needs evolve.
- Communicate findings clearly through written summaries, dashboards, presentations, and discussions with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, preferred, and experience or recent curriculum focused on data analytics; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of experience, preferred but recent college graduates are welcome, in business analysis, financial analysis, accounting, operations analysis, data analytics, or a related financial / analytical curriculum.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, lookups, and financial or operational modeling.
- Experience working with reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, ERP systems, dealer management systems, or database-driven reporting environments.
- Ability to analyze large datasets, identify meaningful patterns, and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial and operational information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, gross margin analysis, inventory, rental fleet economics, service operations, and branch-level financial reporting.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Financial and operational acumen
- Data accuracy and attention to detail
- Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to collaborate across departments and locations
- Clear communication and professional presentation skills
- Initiative, accountability, and follow-through
This position primarily works in a professional office environment and may require occasional interaction with branch personnel, operational teams, or system users across company locations. The role requires regular use of a computer, business systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and communication platforms. Occasional travel to RMS locations may be required based on business needs.
About Road Machinery & Supplies Co.
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS is a multiline dealer, representing the best brands of construction equipment in the industry, including Komatsu, KPI-JCI, Epiroc, SENNEBOGEN, Gomaco, LeeBoy, Roadtec, and BOMAG.
At Road Machinery & Supplies Co. we understand our customers depend on our expertise, performance, and commitment to avoid downtime, lost production, and cost over-runs. Our employees are committed to providing the services, technical support, and product solutions that let our customers complete their projects on schedule and within budget, allowing their businesses to thrive. We also invite you to visit our website at www.rmsequipment.com to apply online. Equal Opportunity Employer.