Lead Business Analyst

QXO is the fastest growing publicly traded distributor of building products in North America. The company is executing its strategy to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for its shareholders. QXO expects to achieve its target of $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

What you'll do: Lead and oversee analytics initiatives across Sales and Marketing, helping teams answer complex business questions and identify growth opportunities. Manage and mentor a team of Business Analysts, providing guidance on analytical approaches, prioritization, and professional development. Design and deliver scalable reporting solutions (weekly, monthly, quarterly), ensuring consistency, automation, and business relevance.

Establish and govern reporting standards, KPI frameworks, and data definitions to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization. Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into structured analytical approaches, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations. Drive data quality standards and oversight, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reporting and analysis.

Lead advanced analytical efforts, including statistical analysis and modeling, to support strategic initiatives and program scalability. Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives that influence decision‑making at leadership levels. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure alignment and adoption of insights.

Leverage and guide usage of tools such as SQL, Python, Looker, and BigQuery to enhance analytical capabilities. Contribute to building a high‑performing analytics function by establishing best practices, improving processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Operate as a strategic thought partner, balancing hands‑on execution with leadership and long‑term capability building.

What you'll bring: 10+ years of experience in analytics, business analysis, or related roles. 3–5 years of experience leading or mentoring Business Analysts or analytics teams. Strong technical foundation, including advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with Python. Experience with Looker strongly preferred; familiarity with BigQuery is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex analytical projects and influence senior stakeholders. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect data insights to strategic outcomes. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive‑level storytelling.

Experience establishing reporting frameworks, KPIs, and data governance standards. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels. Experience working with business data environments; Salesforce experience is a plus.

Solid understanding of statistics and quantitative methods applied in business contexts. A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a focus on driving impact and building scalable processes. What you'll earn 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance PTO, company holidays, and parental leave Paid training and certifications Legalassistanceand identity protection Pet insurance Employeeassistanceprogram (EAP) QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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