Business Analyst / Data Analyst

Nota Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting firm specializing in program management, organizational change management, and business analysis. The Business Analyst / Data Analyst will combine data analytics, financial modeling, and business analysis to support M&A, cost savings, process improvement, and transformation initiatives. The role will deliver insights, reporting, process improvements, and recommendations to executives, stakeholders, and client teams.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage reports and dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to cost savings, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Develop KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms to support executive decision-making
• Construct and interpret financial models for M&A, including synergy analysis, cost takeout, and profit/cost impact assessments
• Support deal teams with data-driven insights to inform negotiations, valuation, and post-deal integration planning
• Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and forecasting
• Lead process documentation, mapping, and reengineering initiatives to optimize workflows
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable solutions
• Support organizational change initiatives by assessing business impacts and designing reporting mechanisms for leadership
• Deliver structured presentations and insights to executives and cross-functional teams
• Translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for decision-makers
• Collaborate across consulting and client teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables

Requirements:

• 6+ years of combined experience in business analysis and data analysis, ideally within consulting or commercial project environments
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and experience applying AI tools for analytics
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, particularly in M&A, cost savings, and profit/cost analysis
• Proven ability to document, map, and reengineer business processes
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels, delivering structured analysis, and presenting findings
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Prior consulting experience with private equity, corporate M&A, or transformation projects
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM data environments (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while managing multiple projects