Business Analyst - Dispensary

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Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
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This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Compensation Range: $59,000 - $75,000 annually commensurate with experience

Overview: 
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cannabis-focused Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting data-driven decision-making processes, analyzing market trends, and optimizing business operations within our growing cannabis business. This role involves gathering, interpreting, and presenting data to enhance strategic planning and overall business performance. 
The role includesconducting quantitative and qualitative analyses including customer behavior, retail trends, buying & planning, etc. The Business Analyst will also lead special projects with strategic business partners, investors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with management and finance teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models. 
• Develop, analyzes and shares sales data, trends, etc. 
• Builds models and forecasts using HWCC data and aggregates data from diverse systems – shared data with stakeholders, including marketing team/consultants. 
• Undertakes projects with partners, stakeholders, teams, etc. 
• Ensure system upgrades, test/maintain integrations, backup systems, as needed. 
• Train management, consultants, others on technology systems 
• Work with Asset Protection Manager to use data to identify fraud, theft, etc. 
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to cannabis market trends, consumer behavior, and industry regulations. 
• Generate insightful reports and dashboards to aid in strategic decision-making for various departments within the organization. 
• Utilize business intelligence tools to create visual representations of key performance indicators (KPIs) 
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, competitor activities, and emerging trends to provide valuable insights. 
• Evaluate financial performance, cost structures, and revenue streams to identify areas for improvement and growth. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and optimize business processes, identifying areas for increased efficiency and cost reduction. 

Other functions that may be required with this position include: 

• Compliance Monitoring: Stay informed about changing cannabis regulations and ensure business operations align with legal requirements. 
• Work with advocacy team to monitor regulations and legislation. 
• Identify and assess potential risks within the cannabis business, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies. 
• Communicate data findings and analysis to various stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and operational teams. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide analytical support. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. 
• Strong analytical, organizational and data management skills. 
• Advanced Excel proficiency and working knowledge of the following software/systems: 
  • Headset 
  • Blaze POS 
  • Office365/Azure 
  • PowerBI 
• Can work independently in a fast-paced setting. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Flexibility for additional hours/OT.
• Able to lift 30lbs. with proper assistance and tools. 
• This position is one which requires the staff person to be present in the office a minimum of 60% of the time.