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Business Analyst (Finance & Analytics) Jobs in Akron, OH at Crossfire Consulting
Title: Business Analyst (Finance & Analytics)
Company: Crossfire Consulting
Location: Akron, OH
Position: Business Analyst (Finance & Analytics)
Contract
Location: Akron, OH
Work Setup: On-site
We are a data-driven organization focused on enhancing financial and operational decision-making through modern analytics. The Business Analyst will bridge finance and technology, delivering insights, building dashboards, and supporting executive reporting in a collaborative environment.
Business Analyst Responsibilities
- Partner with finance and operations teams to gather requirements and define KPIs
- Build financial models including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Analyze operational and financial trends to support strategic decisions
- Design and maintain Power BI dashboards with strong visual storytelling
- Write complex SQL queries (TOAD or similar tools) for reporting and analysis
- Automate reporting processes and improve data workflows
- Support migration of financial dashboards toward modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks)
Business Analyst Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in finance analytics, BI, or business analysis
- Strong expertise in SQL and Power BI dashboard development
- Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query)
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and present to leadership
Preferred Qualifications For Business Analyst
- Exposure to Databricks or Azure data ecosystem
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Python/Pandas experience for analytics and automation
- Experience in enterprise environments
This Business Analyst role is ideal for someone who can move between financial analysis and dashboard development while supporting evolving data initiatives.
