Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Business Analyst and Administrative Assistant to work with the leadership team responsible for the firm’s geographic Southwest (SW) Area. The ideal candidate is a positive, self-motivated individual who enjoys a collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven business environment. This individual will report to the SW Area Director in support of the SW Area Leadership Team, and will have the opportunity for routine entrepreneurial interactions within a growing multi-million-dollar business.
This role requires a foundational understanding of business priorities to help drive exceptional business KPIs. The role will evolve dynamically, and responsibilities may grow for the right person who exemplifies entrepreneurial drive and initiative as needed. This is a great career opportunity to become a trusted business partner in an exciting professional business environment.
Responsibilities
- Business Data Analytics:
- Collect, clean, and interpret sales and operational data from multiple sources.
- Evaluate quarterly fiscal performance trends.
- Generate and present data-driven insights to influence business decisions.
- Operational Efficiencies Implementation:
- Assess staff utilizations and identify optimization opportunities.
- Implement optimization strategies for revenue generation and overhead cost control.
- Contribute to, communicate out, and track internal management priorities.
- Leadership Team Assistance:
- Serve as the “chief-of-staff” to the SW Area Leadership Team.
- Manage the team’s calendars, prepare meeting agendas, collaborate with cross-functional teams to intake business needs, and prepare for engaging operational meetings.
- Participate in operational meetings, assemble notes, and perform follow-ups on actions items.
Preferred Requirements
Who you are:
- You can diplomatically challenge processes in pursuit of enhancing the team’s effectiveness.
- You have a natural curiosity for entrepreneurial growth and business performance.
- You are quick to study, ask questions, and are a reliable source of information.
- You enjoy data-driven KPI-focused business environments.
- You are highly organized, detail oriented, and tech savvy.
- You graciously receive and provide feedback.
What you will do:
- Support and execute complex projects that shape business strategies and performance.
- Own business reporting and analytics – research information, update databases, create monthly reports for analysis, and manage complex workflows. Report on business KPIs and identify opportunities for performance optimization.
- Drive leadership team efficiency – coordinate compose agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations.