Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years 2+ years

Education Undergraduate college required

Category Business Analysis

About this role

Associate Analyst, IT Applications supports IT and business teams through SDLC processes, requirements gathering, budgeting, and financial analysis for retail IT initiatives, including New Store Openings.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate IT project activities; collaborate with IT and business; create status reports and documentation; prepare estimates, budget, and forecasts; manage invoices and payments

Technical Overview

Focus on systems development life cycle, store systems infrastructure, and financial analysis with Excel-based tooling; supports project documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

An entry-level IT applications analyst with 2+ years, strong analytical and financial analysis skills, proficient in Excel and MS Office, and capable of collaborating with IT and business teams on system requirements and store opening initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

Undergraduate college required2+ years prior work experienceDetail orientedaccuracy and timelinessAnalytical ability to synthesize data and reconcile workTeam oriented yet able to work independentlyWillingness to learnProficient with Microsoft Excel (vlookupspivot tables)Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPointKnowledge of Retail IT Store systems infrastructureStrong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to execute financial analysis such as ROIvariance analysis

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with national retailer or consulting firmProgramming experience in SQLPythonJava or ERP systems

Required Skills

Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; Retail IT Store systems infrastructure; Analytical thinking; Financial analysis; ROI; Variance analysis

Hard Skills

Microsoft Excel (vlookupspivot tables)Microsoft WordPowerPointRetail IT Store systems infrastructureAnalytical thinkingFinancial analysisROIVariance analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal and written communicationListeningTeam orientationAbility to communicate at various levels

Industry & Role

Industry Retail

Job Function Provide application/project support and financial planning for IT initiatives in a retail environment

Role Subtype Associate Analyst

Tech Domains Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Keywords for Your Resume

associate analystit applicationsrequirements analysissystems development life cycleit projectsnew store openingsbudgetingforecastingROIvariance analysisfinancial analysisexcelpivot tablesvlookupsms officeretail store systemscross functional teamstraining materialsExcelMS Office

Deal Breakers

Undergraduate degree required, Less than 2 years of experience, Inadequate Excel/Office skills

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