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Position Title: Business Analyst
Department: Finance
Location: Fenton, MO
Reports To: Senior Business Analyst
Classification: Salary – Exempt
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to support operational and strategic decision-making to join our growing team. This role will work cross-functionally with finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams to provide data-driven insights, improve visibility into business performance, and support forecasting and planning initiatives.
The ideal candidate is analytically curious, systems minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and business needs evolve quickly. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems, identifying trends and anomalies, and turning data into actionable insights.
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop, maintain, and communicate operational and financial analysis to leadership teams.
- Analyze manufacturing, sales, inventory, backlog, and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Support forecasting and planning activities related to demand, production, inventory, and revenue.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to support business analysis and decision-making.
- Assist in the development and standardization of KPIs and performance reporting.
- Perform ad hoc operational, financial, and product analysis to support business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, reporting automation, and increased operational visibility.
- Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy across ERP systems and reporting tools.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Economics, or related field required.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Advanced Excel user capability (Pivot Tables, lookup formulas, data analysis, etc.) required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail.
Desired Experience/Skills:
- 1–3 years of experience in analytics, finance, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or business intelligence roles.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting platforms preferred.
- Basic SQL knowledge and ERP experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Proven ability to analyze data and provide actionable business insights.
About CDI:
Control Devices (or "CDI"), an HBM Holdings company headquartered in Greater St. Louis, is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered flow control solutions in the compressed gas, compressed air, oil & gas, and liquid controls markets. The company offers custom valves and flow control solutions for companies who place a premium on quality. Control Devices leverages operational excellence and flow control expertise to deliver trustworthy flow control products and innovative solutions that protect life and our planet.
CDI offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, personal protective equipment reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.
Control Devices, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.