Title: | Business Data Analyst |
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ID: | 1393 |
Location: | Covington, LA |
Category: | Professional |
With over 25 years of dedicated service, Laborde Products is a leader in marine engine distribution, proudly serving the Southeast, Great Lakes, and East Coast regions. Headquartered in Covington, LA, with branches in Deer Park, TX, and Paducah, KY, we partner with top brands like Mitsubishi, Steyr Motors, Yanmar, and Scania Marine to deliver excellence in marine propulsion.
We’re seeking a Business Data Analyst to turn complex financial, operational, and sales data into actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions. This role combines data analysis, strategic thinking, and cross-team collaboration to uncover trends, explain the "why" behind the numbers, and help shape the future of our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial, sales, and operational data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to effectively communicate insights.
- Prepare detailed performance reports that highlight critical findings and explain their impact to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Build financial models and forecasting tools to support business planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate regularly with leadership, sales, operations, and service teams to understand business needs and deliver data-driven recommendations.
- Monitor competitive environment trends and present actionable insights to executives.
- Handle complex data challenges with creativity and strategic thinking to support organizational growth.
- Perform additional duties as needed to meet evolving business requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, financial analysis, or a related role.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and programming languages such as Python.
- Financial background combined with a naturally inquisitive and creative mindset.
- Ability to think strategically while managing technical data challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with diverse teams and leadership.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, high energy, and a commitment to overcoming challenges head-on.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Work Environment & Schedule
This role typically operates in an office setting but occasionally requires standing or walking. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work as needed to meet business demands.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
About Laborde Products
At Laborde Products, we’re committed to the success of our company and our team members. We achieve this through teamwork and by approaching every task with honesty, integrity, and enthusiasm. Our focus is on building a strong, supportive workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.
We value equal opportunity employment and are dedicated to hiring individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected group.
If you share our values and are ready to join a dynamic team, we invite you to submit your resume today. Let’s grow together!