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The role of the Margin Analyst is to identify lost contribution margin on a transactional level, ensuring corrections are executed and preventing future margin loss. This individual must have the ...

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How much do margin analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for margin analyst in the United States is $65,129.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a margin analyst?

A Margin Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing a company's profit margins to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. They evaluate pricing structures, cost components, and market trends to optimize revenue and minimize risks. Their duties often include preparing financial reports, identifying margin improvement opportunities, and collaborating with sales and finance teams. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of financial principles are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a margin analyst?

A Margin Analyst's day usually involves reviewing and analyzing client and product margins, preparing regular reports for management, and monitoring transactions for compliance with internal and external financial policies. You can expect to collaborate closely with trading, sales, accounting, and risk management teams to assess margin requirements and resolve discrepancies. The role often requires investigating margin calls, conducting variance analysis, and recommending process improvements to optimize profitability and minimize risk. Strong organizational skills are essential, as you’ll juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced financial systems and exposure to different departments, which can support broader career growth in finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the margin analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Margin Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and a solid understanding of accounting and market risk principles, typically with a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, financial databases, and risk management software (like SAP or Oracle) is highly valued, and certifications such as CFA or FRM can be advantageous. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help set you apart in fast-paced, collaborative environments. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate margin calculations, minimizing financial risk, and supporting key decision-making within an organization.

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Infographic showing various Margin Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,129 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

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A Place Where People Matter - Growing our People to Grow Our Business
We're thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.
Primary Purpose:
The role of the Margin Analyst is to identify lost contribution margin on a transactional level, ensuring corrections are executed and preventing future margin loss. This individual must have the analytical capability to identify and articulate root cause findings and establish preventive measures. This includes ensuring transactional margin resolution as well as holding functional teams accountable to execute corrections and understand root cause resolution efforts within systems and processes. Through highlighting root cause analysis, the Margin Analyst is expected to serve as a liaison between numerous commercial and functional units to drive broad organizational accountability and propose changes to standard operating procedures to optimize the financial results of our organization.
What you will do:
  • Analyze Transactional Margin Review
  • Collaborate With Commercial and Functional Teams To Resolve Margin Issues and Implement Preventive Measures
  • Identify and Support Root Cause Resolution Efforts To Improve Margin Trends
  • Perform Routine Reporting
  • Publish To Internal Stakeholders
  • Additional Job Duties, As Assigned
  • Financial Responsibility: Transactional Margin Review + Monthly Exception Report Process (SOX Control)

What you will need:
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • 2+ Years Of Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Customer Solutions, Or Commercial Experience
  • Effective Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Ability To Create Strong Relationships Through Cross-Functional and Team Collaboration
  • Demonstrated Time Management and Prioritization Capabilities
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication
  • SAP
  • Business Warehouse
  • Tableau
  • SalesForce
  • Microsoft Office

Where you will work:
Dublin, OH Hybrid 3 x a week in office
It takes people like you and a global network of more than 9,500 employees to build a company where the best people want to work.
As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition, to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers and partners as we serve the world's most essential industries.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at careers@univarsolutions.com.

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