Business Analyst

Wonderstate Summary

For us, coffee is a source of wonder. Since 2005, Wonderstate has roasted earnest and extraordinary coffees that honor relationships and champion our collective future. Our coffees, and our values-lead approach, have caught on. As the 2010 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year and five-time Good-Food award winner, our mission continues to expand with three cafes and strong customer relationships in grocery stores, coffee shops, and offices around the Upper-Midwest and all over the country.  Yet like the Driftless region we call home, we know you don’t have to be big to make an impact. From our industry-leading minimum price guarantee to farmers, to our 100% solar powered roastery, 5% Giving program, and embracing a healthy work-life balance for all staff, we’re working to do our part. 

We're seeking collaborative, curious, and kind people to join us and to build our collective future, together.

Position Overview

As a Business Analyst you play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational efficiency at Wonderstate. You will be responsible for analyzing business, operations, sales, and financial information, preparing and delivering insights, and supporting analytical decision-making. We are seeking an individual who thrives in problem-solving, possesses a natural sense of curiosity, and is eager to contribute their experience to help build improvements within our core financial processes and systems. Additionally, this role will collaborate with other teams across the business to develop systems, provide financial guidance and insight, and ensure fiscal responsibility and sound decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support decision-making processes, including assessing revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate and detailed monthly financial reports for the leadership team, highlighting key performance indicators and trends.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards or reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into key metrics and performance indicators.
• Deliver clear and concise presentations to communicate financial performance and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Support the process of obtaining and maintaining B-Corp certification 
• Collect, analyze, and create metrics related to the company's social and environmental impact.
• Become an expert in Wonderstate’s operations & data systems to facilitate process improvement and accuracy in reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.  
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, identifying trends, and making projections to guide resource allocation and financial planning.
• Analyze sales data and cost structures to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs, help make decisions, and make sure department goals are aligned with company goals.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor while working collaboratively with colleagues to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools
• Proactive nature, actively seek tasks & opportunities to contribute.
• Problem-solving skills and initiative with a natural sense of curiosity
• Possess advanced Excel and Modeling skills; pivot tables/x-lookups
• Team-player with a can-do positive attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Trustworthy and commitment to handle confidential information
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to bring joy to team members, and engage with our community
• Desire to continually be challenged and grow as a servant leader
• Passion for ethically sourced, organic, high quality coffee and food, and supporting farmer cooperatives
• Honor relationships within the team, gives and receives feedback respectfully, expresses gratitude to others, and actively contributes to a positive team environment

Required Experience

• An Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
• 2+ years finance and/or accounting experience
• Demonstrates solid leadership and process improvement skills.

Work Environment

• Core hours from Monday to Thursday; with occasional Friday or weekend availability as needed.
• Hybrid working model, allowing one work-from-home day per week.
• Salary range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Other duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
 

Wonderstate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.