Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Business & Data Analyst uses technical and business skills to analyze data, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights to solve business problems and improve organizational processes. The position is responsible for designing and implementing solutions for information delivery, building dashboards, creating reports, and translating complex data into understandable information for stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

What You Will Do At Graco

Operations and Reporting Support

Develops an understanding of business drivers and provides quantitative and qualitative information for management to support decision making
Translates business information requirements into complete end-to-end solutions
Analyzes operational performance by collecting, monitoring, and studying data, identifying trends and recommending actions
Coordinates, develops and executes a Business Intelligence roadmap in support of key initiatives in the division
Learns and adopts new data technologies and tools to help leverage data more effectively for decision-making

Analysis and Reporting

Measures operational performance by creating reports to compare and analyze actual results with trends, plans and forecasts.
Provides better and faster information to key stakeholders to help understand impact of key strategic and operational decisions.
Performs data analysis to transform datasets into useful information that supports decision-making and provides insights into operational performance

Data Management and Analytics

Creates accurate and timely weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting to improve management decision making
Improves divisional performance measurements by combining financial and non-financial data and developing automated reports and dashboards.
Develop automated reports and dashboards to streamline information requirements.

Process Improvement and Automation

Identify opportunities for process definition, improvement, automation, and enhanced reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Enhance performance measurement by integrating financial and non-financial data to provide a holistic view of performance
Support ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed

Stakeholder Communication and Influence

Provide consulting to division stakeholders to satisfy business reporting needs.
Serves as the divisional expert for databases, data warehouse, reporting and data management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive data analytics understanding and alignment.

What You Bring To Graco

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of data analytics, business intelligence, reporting or financial analysis
Excellent problem-solving ability and demonstrated organizational, analytical, planning and execution skills
Thorough understanding of Business Intelligence and data visualization tools (Cognos and PowerBi preferred), strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced spreadsheet skills required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Oracle or other ERP experience preferred

Accelerators

Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge
Self-motivated analytical problem solver capable of multi-tasking in fast paced environment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$74,100.00 - $129,600.00

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