What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Analyst position at Guttman Energy, Inc.?
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Guttman Holdings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned energy Company and the parent organization of Guttman Energy, Guttman Renewables, and Source One Transportation.
Those three entities united to form Guttman Holdings on November 30, 2022, under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since then, each entity has maintained their individual name and operations while collectively focusing on continued growth and success.
The Guttman businesses operate in the refined petroleum products market, providing customized fueling solutions for industrial, commercial, retail, governmental, and transportation operations across the eastern United States.
Guttman Holdings prioritizes safety, service, and respect for our fellow employee owners, customers, vendors, and the communities where we operate and serve. Those principles combined with our Core Values: respect, lead, collaborate, serve, solve, and own shape our culture and guide our daily operations.
More information about Guttman Holdings and Guttman Energy can be found at www.guttmanenergy.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Commercial Analyst plays a critical role in driving business growth and profitability by analyzing data, developing actionable insights, and providing strategic recommendations. This role involves working closely with multiple departments to understand business performance and contribute to the development of pricing, forecasting, and business strategies.
The ideal candidate has a strong customer service acumen and is a collaborative utility player within the Commercial Sales group. The candidate must be willing to be the “front line” for our customers. Top-rated customer service is a priority.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into functional and technical requirements.
- Work with the company’s CRM software, using this to accurately record current customer interactions as well as new customers.
- Own customer billing and credit to ensure accuracy and precision, utilizing many internal tools and reports (PowerBI, Right Angle, etc.).
- Run ad-hoc analyses for both internal and external parties.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Generate periodic financial and operational reports for key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams to assess market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance.
- Support strategic decision-making through forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor business performance.
- Analyze variances between actual performance and forecasts/budgets, providing actionable recommendations.
- Conduct margin analysis to support product/service optimization.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- An ability to effectively maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
- A positive and flexible attitude.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to understand problems and make timely, practical business decisions.
- Intermediate Computer Skills: Experience and understanding working in Windows, Internet Explorer and MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Power BI reporting, and Right Angle.
- Strength in task prioritization
- Creative thinking and problem-solving aptitude
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related field
- Proven experience as a Commercial Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar role.
- Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and market analysis
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Guttman Energy is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity), genetic information, ancestry, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other classification, as protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunity extends to all personnel practices.
