Business Analyst - Strategic Planning

Job Description TITLE: Business Analyst - Strategic Planning POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2) LOCATION: Plano, TX ABOUT WorldLink: WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow. Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you. For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com . WHO we're looking for: We are looking for a Business Analyst - Strategic Planning who will be responsible for managing the Quarterly Strategic Planning (QSP) process. You will focus on maintaining the weekly promotion and marketing calendar, conducting promo analysis, and managing processes, and communicating effectively with various functional teams to provide support. Role and Responsibilities: QSP Process Management Oversee the Quarterly Strategic Planning process to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.Continuously improve and streamline QSP processes for better efficiency and effectiveness.Weekly Calendar MaintenanceMaintain and update the weekly calendar, ensuring all activities and deadlines are accurately tracked and communicated.Promo AnalysisConduct in-depth promo analysis to assess the effectiveness of promotional activities.Provide insights and recommendations based on promo performance data.Model channel-level analysis of promotional spend efficiency, and identify areas to improve national promotion investment.For post-mortem of national promotions, aggregate and analyze performance data from different sources and formats across the organization and from external vendors.Aggregate, collate, and analyze primary, secondary, and third party sources to create analyses to shape national promotional strategy.Develop analysis and insights to support development of acquisition & retention initiatives for specific sales channels.Process ManagementManage and optimize business processes related to the QSP.Identify areas for process improvements and implement necessary changes. Required Experience and Education: 5+ years of work experience in financial, business analytics, and project management preferred.Bachelor's Degree preferred.Excellent proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data visualization, etc.) and PowerPoint, with ability to translate financial models into strategic/executive communications/Tableau is a plus. Necessary Skills and Attributes: Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.Very strong business analytical skills, financial acumen, budget management know-how are required.Strong ability to aggregate and consolidate from disparate data sources not readily available or stored.Outstanding proficiency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels.Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company and its constituents.Strong proficiency in navigating large organizations and multiple points of contact to complete a singular task.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel. WHAT we'll bring: During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: Medical PlansDental PlansVision PlanLife & Accidental Death & DismembermentShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCritical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection401(k) WHAT you should know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us. This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.