The Data Analyst Senior is responsible for providing accurate, complete and meaningful reports and analysis used for business management and decision making. The Senior Data Analyst works closely with department and/or functional managers to determine report requirements, build reports, and quality tests them before distribution. The Senior Data Analyst also provides support with project management services for large data projects.
Essential Job Functions
• Develops and deploys reporting and analysis that is accurate, complete, and adequately summarized to aid in business management and decision-making. Responsible for extracting and summarizing data from JDE and other corporate systems.
• Has expert knowledge of JDE tables and field usage. Has a thorough understanding of other corporate software, programs, and data tools. Assists managers with report design and development. Test reports and ensures that they perform as expected.
• Understands the flow of data internally and with General Ledger.
• Produces weekly, monthly, and quarterly trend and activity reports and other operational and management reports. Ensures reports are produced per scheduled timelines for review by functional management teams.
• Analyzes large amounts of data and investigates and researches anomalies. Works with the department and functional teams to correct issues when identified.
• Works with the IT Business Intelligence team to design, test and deploy MRE reports for general usage.
• Provides support to management to produce reports and analyze large amounts of data as part of acquisitions or other special projects.
• Produces ad-hoc reporting as assigned.
Experience/Minimum Requirements
• Five (5) years of Operations/Accounting/Finance/Business reporting and analysis experience
• Experience working with Accounting/Finance/Business end users
Other Skills/Abilities
• Excellent PC skills –advanced Excel functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to summarize large amounts of complex data into management reports
• Knowledge of JDE and other data analysis and financial software and tools
• Ability to problem solve to determine root causes of anomalies
• Understand and write reports using various software and tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Responds well under pressure with deadlines
Education/Certifications
• High School Diploma or GED - required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Working Conditions: Work in a normal office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.