Business Analyst, Business Assurance NAM

Position Overview

The Business Analyst is a key contributor to the North American Business Assurance Finance team - located in Kentwood MI - responsible for delivering high-impact financial and operational insights that support strategic and day-to-day decision-making. This role acts as a trusted business partner across finance operations and commercial teams translating complex data into clear actionable recommendations.

Interteks Business Assurance team goes beyond testing inspection and certification to look at the underlying elements that make a company and its products successful. Our assurance solutions provide confidence and total peace of mind that a clients operating procedures systems and people are functioning properly to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Reporting to the Director Finance this position requires a demonstrated ability to independently design build and improve financial and business data modelsnot just analyze outputs. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of using data to drive tangible process improvements performance visibility and business outcomes while operating effectively with minimal oversight in a fast-paced matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to Business Assurance operational and commercial leaders
• Build strong relationships across functions to understand business drivers challenges and priorities
• Clearly communicate complex financial and data insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Influence decision-making through fact-based recommendations and scenario analysis
• Support leadership with ad hoc analysis presentations and strategic insights

Financial Analysis & Data Modeling

• Design build and maintain complex financial and operational data models used for forecasting performance management and decision support
• Analyze revenue margin cost drivers productivity and operational efficiency
• Support budgeting forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Perform variance analysis and root-cause investigations translating findings into actionable solutions
• Ensure data integrity consistency and alignment across multiple systems and data sources

Proven Impact & Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate a track record of delivering measurable improvements through data (e.g. improved forecasting accuracy enhanced reporting cost savings efficiency gains)
• Identify gaps inefficiencies and risks within existing data reporting or processes
• Lead enhancements to financial models dashboards and reporting tools
• Support automation standardization and simplification initiatives to improve scalability and reliability
• Document assumptions methodologies and outcomes to ensure sustainability of improvements

Independent Execution & Problem Solving

• Independently manage analytical workstreams from problem definition through delivery
• Navigate ambiguity and incomplete information using structured problem-solving approaches
• Prioritize competing requests while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
• Exercise sound judgment with limited direction escalating issues appropriately when required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Analytics or a related field
• 36 years of progressive experience in financial analysis business analytics or FP&A
• Demonstrated experience building and improving financial or operational data models
• Proven ability to translate analysis into real-world business improvements
• Experience operating independently in a complex data-driven organization

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas large datasets pivot tables Power Query)
• Experience working with large multi-source data models
• Familiarity with ERP and reporting tools (e.g. SAP Oracle Power BI or similar)
• Strong quantitative analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into concise executive-level insights

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority
• High level of initiative ownership and accountability
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services assurance testing inspection or certification industries
• Exposure to North American multi-entity or multi-currency environments
• Experience supporting senior leadership with strategic and operational financial analysis

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related addition to competitive compensation packages Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefitsincluding paid time off paid holidays medical dental vision life and disability insuranceRRSP with company match tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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