Sr. Analyst, Analytics & Insights

Summary

Senior Analyst

Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands company - the driving force in spirit across cheer, dance, band and yearbook

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

Location: Hybrid in Memphis

How You Will Make An Impact:

The Senior Analyst will be a key member of Varsity Spirit's Analytics & Insights team, formed to build analytic and strategic models to support organizational decision making. You will work closely with business partners to identify needs and prepare detailed analysis and derive actionable insights. This role will provide relevant data-driven insights that help the business make better decisions, address key challenges and concerns, and uncover new opportunities for growth. There will be an opportunity to grow your career as you collaborate with and present to senior and operational leaders across Varsity Spirit.

What You Will Do:

• Develop financial, strategic, pricing, forecasting, and operational models
• Analyze large and/or complex datasets to identify trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Translate analysis into clear recommendations and business actions
• Partner directly with Sales, Pricing, Operations, Finance, and other functions
• Build dashboards and recurring reporting while continuously improving / automating them
• Present findings to senior and operational leaders
• Validate data and maintain analytical quality/control standards
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently
• Support ad hoc strategic analysis and executive decision-making

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient to strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management
• Enjoyment of continuous learning and personal development!

Education, Certification and Experience

• 3-5 years of advanced analytical experience required; preferably in areas such as consulting, analytics, or finance
• Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, marketing, computer science, or related field required

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC's, laptop, telephone will be required.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected throughout the year.

Join The Best Team In Sport & Spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our Values

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

Job Description

Senior Analyst

Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands company - the driving force in spirit across cheer, dance, band and yearbook

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

Location: Hybrid in Memphis

How You Will Make An Impact:

The Senior Analyst will be a key member of Varsity Spirit's Analytics & Insights team, formed to build analytic and strategic models to support organizational decision making. You will work closely with business partners to identify needs and prepare detailed analysis and derive actionable insights. This role will provide relevant data-driven insights that help the business make better decisions, address key challenges and concerns, and uncover new opportunities for growth. There will be an opportunity to grow your career as you collaborate with and present to senior and operational leaders across Varsity Spirit.

What You Will Do:

• Develop financial, strategic, pricing, forecasting, and operational models
• Analyze large and/or complex datasets to identify trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Translate analysis into clear recommendations and business actions
• Partner directly with Sales, Pricing, Operations, Finance, and other functions
• Build dashboards and recurring reporting while continuously improving / automating them
• Present findings to senior and operational leaders
• Validate data and maintain analytical quality/control standards
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently
• Support ad hoc strategic analysis and executive decision-making

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient to strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management
• Enjoyment of continuous learning and personal development!

Education, Certification and Experience

• 3-5 years of advanced analytical experience required; preferably in areas such as consulting, analytics, or finance
• Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, marketing, computer science, or related field required

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC's, laptop, telephone will be required.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected throughout the year.

Join The Best Team In Sport & Spirit

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our Values

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.