Maps Analyst

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Maps Analytics team is responsible for a Metrics and Reporting to drive corrective and preventive actions by providing adequate visibility and analysis of the map operations. This team drives reliability, efficiency and speed through data driven insights. Our Analytics team are the drivers behind our continued growth in Maps Operation. With our commitment to innovation, it’s our business analysts who seek out, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity.

The Biz Ops Analyst in Maps Operations will be responsible for cost modeling and project and financial performance analysis for the Maps program within Operations. The role closely collaborates with functional teams and Biz Ops leaders to provide monthly project and financial reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and articulate a comprehensive financial narrative that encompasses risks, opportunities, and operational efficiency.

• Identify patterns, attribute hierarchies and data relationships and organize into data dictionaries, create standardized definitions for metrics and KPIs.
• Address critical issues and develop root cause analysis and problem solution for operations concerns
• Build data models using appropriate statistical methods and tools to deliver actionable insights
• Build and maintain detailed cost models for the Maps program and related operational initiatives, including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Lead monthly financial review preparation at the functional team level, synthesizing variances, drivers, and insights for leadership.
• Assess and summarize the overall health of the operations budget, clearly articulating risks, opportunities, and required trade‑offs.
• Define, track, and continuously refine Biz Ops and operations KPIs to measure performance, efficiency, and program outcomes.
• Conduct data reconciliation across source systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of reports and dashboards.
• Develop executive-ready dashboards and presentations (Keynote or PowerPoint) that effectively communicate project and budget status, trends, and efficiency to senior management.
• Use Tableau or other data visualization tools to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable program and project insights.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline reporting template, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance process efficiency in recurring financial workflows.
• Support annual planning, including building cost and headcount plans, consolidating budget asks, and crafting rigorous justification for funding requests.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Finance, Biz Ops, Operations, Product) to align annual plans with strategic and operational priorities.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities in forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking, focusing on automation and standardization.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of historical and contemporary financial data to comprehensively assess the organizational financial standing.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation accurately.
• Analyze operational processes to pinpoint financial discrepancies that can effectively mitigate potential budget overruns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data or Business Analytics, Statistics, or related field;
  Master in data analytics or MBA is a plus
• 3–5+ years of experience in Operations, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Biz Ops, preferably within a technology or data-driven environment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis skills, with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex financial topics to non‑financial audiences
• High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, SQL, databases and financial software applications, including the software applications your organization currently uses or plans to use in the future

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