Who We Are & What We Do

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

Job Summary

The Business Analyst - Commercial & Industrial serves as a key business partner, supporting through advanced analytics and actionable insights. The Business Analyst - Commercial & Industrial independently analyzes commercial and financial data to improve sales performance, profitability, and operational effectiveness. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional partners, this position plays an integral role in forecasting, performance management, and strategic planning initiatives. The Business Analyst - Commercial & Industrial requires a strong analytical foundation, sound business judgment, and the ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

Essential Job Functions*

• Independently analyze sales performance, customer trends, pricing structures, and profitability across Commercial & Industrial accounts.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPIs that track performance against business plans and targets.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis including margin analysis, variance analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide proactive, data-backed recommendations to business leaders.
• Translate complex datasets and analyses into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive and operational audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Design, automate, and continuously improve Excel-based analytical tools and recurring reporting solutions.
• Support data accuracy, reporting consistency, and continuous improvement of analytical processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by applying analytical expertise and business acumen to decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar analytical role.
• Experience supporting commercial, sales, operations, or finance functions preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and automated reports.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver insights with minimal supervision.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience interpreting complex datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query); Power BI or similar BI tools preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts including forecasting, margins, and profitability drivers.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Operational Equipment

• Computer

The targeted salary range for this role is around $70k to $80k.

If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

The Hillman Group Canada ULC

900 Passmore Ave., Scarborough, ON M1X 0A1 Tel: (416) 694-3351 hpaulin.com hillmangroup.ca Linkedin.com/company/the-hillman-group/