Senior Business Analyst

Date:  Sep 9, 2026
Location: 

Lexington, KY, US, 40509

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Description: 

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

 

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

 

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

 

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

 

  

 

Job Purpose

 

The Business Analyst Sr is responsible for developing analysis and insights to drive the performance and execution for assigned business. The BA Sr will build a sustainable platform and processes for the business to deliver actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and enhance decision making.

The BA Sr will create ad hoc reports that help the business understand current performance and partner with other departments to resolve any P&L related issues.

The BA Sr will work with both internal and external customers. Systems used will vary but include SFDC, SAP, SNAP, DASH, SAC and other Microsoft tools.

 

 

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

 

  • Manages weekly, monthly, and quarterly insights and analysis on business performance for assigned business. Has full ownership of understanding the P&L, providing insights on key drivers that are impacting profitability, and developing other information/tools for use by management in key business decisions.
  • Direct interaction with business unit leadership teams to analyze and improve performance. Also work with leadership on establishing strategic goals and provide status on performance toward those goals.
  • Identify root causes and work with support teams to drive resolution of issues with the P&L. Effectively communicate the issue, resolution, and impact to sales management.
  • Lead analysis, analytics, and ad-hoc requests for the IC sales team, providing key insights to drive decision making.
  • Collaborate with data analytics team to provide tools and metrics around KPIs to report to sales organization, including dashboard development and maintenance and daily/weekly/monthly reports.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

 

 

 

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferrably in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field; MBA Preferred.
  • Data management and analysis skills, merging several data sources, identifying trends, identifying key drivers (Excel, Data Visualization tools, SAP, Reporting tools).
  • Experience using Power Query preferred/required
  • Strong financial and analytic experience, must be able to analyze information and provide recommendations, based upon facts, analysis, and experience. Can tactfully challenge assumptions made by others.
  • Able to work in office full time (Lexington, KY HQ)

 

Competencies Desired

 

  • Strong business acumen and knowledge of business and organization basics. Understanding of current and future trends affecting the business and organization.
  • Skilled communicator, able to express insights and other information in a clear and concise manner. Able to adapt communication to the level of the audience.
  • Well organized and detail oriented

 

 

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.


•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

 

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

 

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.


Requisition ID: 2611


Nearest Major Market: Lexington