Strategic Operations Analyst, Finance & Workforce Operations

Sand Cherry

Strategic Operations Analyst supporting budgeting, financial planning, and workforce management at Sand Cherry Associates. Collaborating with various business leaders to improve efficiency and optimize resource planning.

Posted 7/29/2026contractDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while driving operational efficiencies and process improvements. Proficient in contractor management and resource planning, with strong analytical and communication skills to support strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.

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BudgetingFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementContractor ManagementMicrosoft Excel Expertise

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementPurchasingProcurementResource PlanningData AnalysisReport DevelopmentPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BIPower QueryPower AutomateERP Systems

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsContractor Management SystemVendor ManagementOperational GovernanceCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and expense management for operational initiatives.
Analyze operational spending and provide reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with Finance and business leaders to support headcount planning, resource allocation, and workforce management.
Lead process improvement initiatives related to purchasing, procurement, and resource management.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies that improve business processes and reduce administrative burden.
Administer and support the contractor management system, ensuring accurate contractor records and compliance with company policies.
Coordinate contractor onboarding, extensions, renewals, offboarding, and other lifecycle activities.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, HR, vendors, and business leaders to support contractor operations and purchasing activities.
Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Prepare presentations, analyses, and executive summaries for leadership.
Maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to operational governance and established procedures.
Support strategic initiatives and provide administrative and operational support across multiple business functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6+ years of experience in strategic operations, business analysis, finance, program management, or a related operational role.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense tracking.
Demonstrated experience improving business processes and driving operational efficiencies.
Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, and headcount/resource planning initiatives.
Experience administering or supporting a contractor or vendor management system, including contractor onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle management.
Telecommunications industry experience is strongly preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, Power Automate, and data analysis/automation techniques.
Experience developing reports, dashboards, and process automations using Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
Familiarity with ERP, financial, or workforce management systems; SAP experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and executive leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do.
We recognize our employees for their contributions.
Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry.
We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce.
Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace.
Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients.
Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.