Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Catalyst IQ, a digital marketing intelligence company within Advance Local, uses proprietary data and AI-driven technology to deliver automotive market insights. The Analyst, Business & Strategy will analyze business, financial, customer, product, market, and operational data; maintain KPI and OKR reporting; and provide actionable insights to improve growth, retention, profitability, and sales effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business, financial, customer, product, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and drivers of performance
- Translate findings into timely, actionable recommendations that improve retention, growth, efficiency, resource allocation and profitability
- Maintain dashboards and reporting for key KPIs, corporate OKRs, and monthly, quarterly and annual business reviews
- Prepare clear, decision-oriented reporting for Catalyst IQ leadership, Advance Automotive leadership and Board review
- Analyze MarketAI, customer, market, inventory, and competitive data to identify revenue, retention, cross-sell and upsell opportunities
- Create repeatable insights, reporting, and sales tools that help Sales and Client Success teams strengthen customer recommendations and demonstrate value
Skills
- • Minimum of three years' experience in business analytics, financial analysis, strategy, operations, or a related field, with automotive industry experience preferred
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear business recommendations
- • Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI
- • Experience working with ERP, CRM, order management, or financial systems; NetSuite experience is a plus
- • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey analytical findings to sales teams, functional leaders and senior executives
- • Ability to work across multiple functions and manage a diverse set of analytical priorities
- • Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify questions worth answering, and proactively pursue insights rather than simply respond to reporting requests
- • Strong business judgment and curiosity, with the ability to connect data to commercial and operational outcomes
- Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position
- • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, analytics, data, economics, information systems, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience
- • Digital marketing, SaaS, or AI data and analytics experience is a plus
Benefits
- Remote-based position
- Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental and vision plans
- Mental health support options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Fertility assistance
- A competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Employee assistance program to support your work/life balance
- Optional legal assistance
- Life insurance options
- Flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity
Company Overview