We are looking for a dynamic and data-driven Business Strategy & Growth Analyst to join our fast-paced, high-growth startup. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing our central growth strategy, driving revenue expansion, and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. You will work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to uncover insights, optimize performance, and influence business outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Architect and execute data-informed growth strategies, identifying market opportunities to accelerate revenue and support core business initiatives.
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Lead business planning cycles and establish data-driven goals, fostering a strong governance framework for alignment and accountability.
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Conduct deep-dive P&L analysis to identify key drivers of Gross Margin (GM%) and Contribution Margin (CM%) and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
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Establish and lead regular performance review cadences weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual to monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed.
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Use advanced analytical tools (SQL, Excel/Google Sheets) to extract, analyze, and synthesize data into actionable insights.
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Design intuitive dashboards and visualizations (using Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, etc) to present key business metrics and insights to stakeholders.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Sales, and Ops to identify pain points and co-create data-led solutions.
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Exhibit proactive leadership and adaptability in a high-growth, fast-changing environment to consistently drive exceptional business results.
Success Criteria:
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Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approach.
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High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate outputs.
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Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and consult stakeholders across levels.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelors or Master s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.
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3 6 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, or operations in a high-growth startup or consulting environment.
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Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker Studio, or Power BI.
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Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of metrics and financial levers.
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Prior experience working closely with leadership or in a founder s office is a plus.
Who You Are:
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A startup enthusiast who listens deeply to market signals and is energized by ambiguity.
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Someone who aspires to be an entrepreneur and treats Vahan as their own.
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Passionate about team success and highly empathetic towards peers.
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Obsessed with customer satisfaction and highly dependable in delivering outcomes.
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Curious, self-motivated, and able to ideate, iterate, and act with a sense of urgency.
Key Skills & Traits:
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Experience building and maintaining dashboards, metrics, and reports for business decisions.
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Ability to recommend and define new metrics, techniques, and targeting strategies.
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Comfortable working with engineering/data teams to ensure proper data infrastructure.
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Ability to aggregate data from diverse sources into digestible and actionable formats.
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Deep familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, SQL, and BI tools.
Here' what we offer:
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Unlimited PTO:
Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you. -
Comprehensive Medical Insurance:
We ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones. -
Monthly we'llness Leaves:
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Competitive Pay:
Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact