Whirlpool Corporation · 7 hours ago
Analyst, Strategy & Business Development
Illinois Statewide
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWhirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. They are seeking an Analyst for Strategy & Business Development to support strategic initiatives, competitive intelligence, and business development, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive transformation and project management.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Drive the operational cadence of the transformation by managing weekly project priorities and overseeing progress against the roadmap
Act as a guardian of project health by identifying and mitigating risks or issues before they stall progress
Support weekly program reviews to ensure alignment, proactively escalating bottlenecks and risks to senior workstream leads
Rigorously track the financial and operational value created by initiatives while highlighting any gaps in talent or tools necessary to sustain the transformation
Use strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Analyze strategic growth opportunities for Whirlpool and work towards 'cracking the case'
Understand the required data sets to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly
Utilize critical thinking to evaluate ambiguous issues and manage the delivery of timely, well-triangulated analyses, with actionable insights
Contribute to scoping analyses, assessing resources, and executing strategic questions and projects, reporting findings
Ensure the delivery of insightful and zero-defect analyses as part of the overall project deliverables
Contribute to the development of work plans and effectively manage day-to-day analytical activities within cross-functional teams
Support relationships with 3rd party advisors, where appropriate
Demonstrate mastery in Google Slides/Docs/Sheets to create impactful, concise communication material for senior leadership
Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across relevant functions within the organization, supporting the identification of strategic questions
Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, with stakeholders across relevant functions
Prepare and develop impactful presentations for strategic initiatives and projects for review by senior executives and board members
Actively participate in and contribute to the day-to-day activities of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals across different brands, functional groups, and geographic regions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of Business Analyst experience at a management consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm or in a strategic function within a corporate organization
2+ years of experience in project management, strategic communications, or change management
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Strategy or Finance
Communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior executives
Deliver on short time frames and be committed to meeting deadlines
Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Highly motivated and possess vision and enthusiasm
Combination of out-of-the-box thinking and ability to question the status quo and generally accepted beliefs
Comfortable acting as an individual contributor and as a cross-functional team manager (Player/Coach)
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Beautiful, recently renovated office space
Free coffee
Biking/walking trails
Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)
Always On Flexibility
Two-Week Work from Anywhere
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (74)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mandy McIvor
Director, Architecture Leader, Global Laundry Platform
Recent News
2026-01-22
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