JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Analyst will join the Finance team at The St. James, supporting data-driven financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people—translating financial data into insights that help guide the business.
This position is well-suited for an early-career professional with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, or business analytics. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable reading a P&L, building a budget model, or digging into operational data to answer open-ended questions. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across departments and play a key role in helping us grow, improve, and make smarter decisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of core financial concepts (e.g., P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis)
• Comfortable working with data to solve problems and explain business performance
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or Tableau)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear communicator who can translate analysis into actionable takeaways
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, finance, FP&A, or a similar role (including internships)
• Familiarity with financial systems or planning tools (e.g., DataRails, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Experience working cross-functionally to deliver insights or reporting to stakeholders
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or cost analysis processes in a professional setting

• Maintain Financial Dashboards: Own the regular upkeep of financial and operational Tableau dashboards used by business leaders, ensuring metrics are accurate and up to date.
• Analyze P&Ls and Performance Metrics: Review departmental profit and loss statements, compare performance to budget and prior periods, and flag variances that need follow-up.
• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting: Gather and update inputs from department leads, track assumptions, and help maintain rolling forecasts throughout the year.
• Run Ad Hoc Analyses: Conduct project-based analyses (e.g., pricing changes, cost efficiency reviews, ROI on new programs) to support business decisions.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with Operations, Marketing, and other teams to answer data questions, support new initiatives, and improve visibility into business performance.