Umbra Looking for Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics at Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Full Time

At Umbra, we’re in search of a Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics, who thrives on simplifying the complex. If you’re passionate about turning intricate data into actionable insights and have a knack for designing solutions that make a difference, we want you on our team. Your role will be pivotal in understanding user requirements and working with technology to deliver solutions that drive our business forward.

What you’ll do to be successful in this role…

• Dive into complex data sources including SAP, customer POS and advertising spend. Designing solutions that streamline and simplify for impact
• Understand business needs and lead thoughtful design discussions through the engagement with several business units
• Evaluate business challenges to determine the most effective tools and resources for the job
• Support budgeting & forecasting process and process changes throughout the year
• Develop and apply a deep understanding of the data structure and general configuration for assigned systems to resolve business issues
• Hands-on architecture and implementation of solutions with a focus on complex business areas: direct to consumer, wholesale, marketing, and budgeting
• Document technical architecture, system design and taking full ownership of the architectural decisions
• Lead the charge in unit testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and the rollout of new solutions, including training and support for the business
• Manage relationships with external consultants, keeping them focused on important deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll bring…

Technical Skills:

• Solid knowledge of reporting and analytics systems
• Proven experience implementing solutions in SAP BW & BPC
• Solid understanding of data architecture / design in both legacy and current technologies
• Experience with any of the following is considered an asset: SAP BPC, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Power Automate and Power BI

Organizational Abilities:

• Understanding of business processes in areas such as product lifecycle, sales operations, supply chain, logistics and cost analysis
• Excellent time management and organization skills with a strong sense of urgency
• Mature analytical and evidence-based decision-making style
• Customer-centric team player with strong sense of integrity
• Entrepreneurial spirit with an appreciation for design, trends and housewares

Work Style: Reliable, logical thinker with the ability to self-direct and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Assertive with demonstrated ability to successfully manage relationships with partners including developers and consultants to achieve goals.

Preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a comparable position within a medium-sized organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an asset.

Suggested Education: University degree in Business, IT, Social Sciences or related field and strong mathematical skills.

Language/Communication Requirements: Good oral and fluent English communication skills are required.

Benefits

Here’s how we reward success …

Umbra is a place where innovative minds thrive on its fast pace and make things happen. We value our unique work space, our global mindset and our distinct design-centric culture.

We offer all permanent full-time associates competitive base compensation and incentive plans, group benefit coverage and RSP matching programs, as well as more exciting things like flexible working arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, a generous employee product discount, recognition galore, an on-site gourmet café and full gym facilities to keep you healthy. Overall, a great place to work and build a career.

We’re Umbra… A leading global design company, inspired and driven to perform

We share a vision of creating original, modern, casual and affordable design for every room in the home. We are a privately owned, Canadian company with 40 years of industry experience. Led by one of our founders, our designs can be found in over 120 countries across five continents. Our global success is attributed to our entrepreneurial nature and a desire to push ourselves, and each other, beyond our limits.

We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

Umbra welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term “accommodation” in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities, and not lodging.

No phone calls or agencies please.