Sr Analyst, Strategy

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Sr. Analyst, Strategy role responsible for providing insights, recommendations and analysis to assist with senior business unit leadership decision making. This employee should be a trusted advisor to help lead the business in competitive, market and internal intelligence to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

The primary areas of focus will be:

• Strategic competitive, market, and business intelligence with a strong emphasis on modern analytics and visualization tools (including Power BI and Generative AI)
• Enable the transformation from spreadsheet-based reporting to scalable, automated dashboards and analytics products
• Support strategic planning, budget and ad hoc strategy analysis. As needed, evaluate and analyze inorganic growth opportunities
• Assist in strategy execution efforts, including Policy Deployment, Long Range Plans, KPI management

Essential Functions:

• Own and formalize strategic competitive, market and business intelligence:
• Market Intelligence: Research, analysis, and connection of economic indicators, customer demand, and market trends across U.S. geographies. Apply advanced analytical techniques (trend analysis, forecasting, scenario modeling) to inform strategic decisions
• Competitive Intelligence: Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Finance to collect and synthesize competitor insights (pricing, positioning, capabilities, go-to-market strategies)

Business Intelligence & Analytics Enablement:

• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools such as Power BI (or similar platforms)
• Develop automated reporting pipelines to reduce manual effort and improve data reliability
• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., predictive analytics, natural language insights, automation, generative AI use cases) to enhance analysis and decision support
• Oversee the creation of clear roles and responsibilities in these areas and facilitate coordination across functions as both generators and users of the data, formalizing RACIs, communication, etc. where appropriate

Strategy, Planning and Business Development

• Independently conduct ad-hoc strategy analyses as requested; coordinate responses.
• Support work to prioritize, rank, and evaluate risk/attractiveness of both markets and targets for inorganic growth. Work hand-to-hand with Corporate M&A team and participate in due diligence process and integration planning
• Support development of the Long-Range Plan and annual budget through robust analytical inputs, scenarios, and executive-ready materials

Strategy Prioritization and Execution

• Support facilitation of the annual Policy Deployment process, working with business and functional leaders to define strategic priorities and initiatives
• Develop and maintain KPI frameworks and dashboards to track progress against Must Win Battles and key initiatives
• Provide ongoing performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and insight generation to support course correction and resource allocation
• Drive consistent reporting of Business Health Drivers using modern BI tools rather than manual spreadsheets where possible

Project Management and Communications

• Structure and manage projects by defining scope, objectives, success metrics, timelines, and stakeholder roles
• Create and deliver executive-ready dashboards, analyses, and presentations using modern tools (Power BI, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Train stakeholders and end users on dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics capabilities

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Finance, Economics, or Similar, Required
• Master’s Degree: Business, Finance, Economics, or Similar, Preferred

Work Experience

Minimum Five years’ experience in Business intelligence & analytics, strategic planning, and business/operational management with previous Business Development experience (e.g., Finance, Business Valuation/Analytics, Market Research and/or Strategic Planning) required

• Mergers & Acquisitions Experience : Preferred
• Background in consumer durables, building materials or home improvement products industry: Preferred

Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge

• Analytical skills combined with critical thinking and business acumen. Must feel comfortable translating large volumes of quantitative data into useful information. Uses a combination of logic, complex analysis, experience, wisdom, advanced methods and other resources to solve problems; Required
• Must possess strong math skills and extremely strong proficiency in systems and PC applications, especially Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas). Successful experience developing dashboards and predictive analytics to track performance and forecast future trends
• Demonstrated experience using Business Intelligence tools (Power BI strongly preferred) to build dashboards, models, and automated reporting: Required
• Experience with data modeling, data transformation, and working with multiple data sources (ERP, CRM, financial systems, external data): Required
• Familiarity with AI and advanced analytics concepts such as predictive modeling, automation, machine learning use cases, or leveraging generative AI tools to enhance productivity and insights: Preferred

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Job Reference: USA13679