Business Analyst

Staples is a leading provider of office supplies and services, and they are seeking a Business Analyst for their Technology Solutions team. In this role, you will support financial and operational reporting while collaborating with various teams to enhance decision-making through data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Create, publish, and maintain financial and operational reports using Excel
• Manage data, build queries, and maintain data tables using Power BI and MS Access
• Analyze business data, identify trends, and report key findings to support decision-making
• Collaborate with Sales Operations, Pricing, Finance, and Sales teams to gather requirements and recommend solutions
• Support pricing analysis by gathering data, validating inputs, and helping ensure accurate pricing information across systems
• Provide reporting and insights on pricing trends, quote activity, margins, and overall business performance
• Assist in documenting and improving processes related to pricing requests, approvals, quoting, and order flow
• Troubleshoot and support Excel-based reports and other business applications
• Use Microsoft Outlook and Teams to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional partners

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of experience or internship experience in Sales Operations, Pricing, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related area
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience working with data, reports, and dashboards
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to pricing analysis, quote support, reporting, or sales data management
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic data analysis
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or reporting tools such as Salesforce, Power BI, or MS Access
• Strong business acumen with interest in how pricing decisions impact margin, revenue, and sales performance
• Experience working in a cross-functional, high-volume business environment
• Proactive mindset with interest in process improvement and data governance