The Senior BI Analyst / Data Analyst will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of strategic, high-profile executive-level dashboards / reports and will play a key role in developing database objects, metrics, dashboards / reports using Microsoft BI technologies (SQL Server 2016 Enterprise, Power BI, SSIS, Excel, etc). They will also assist business in developing business cases and forecasting / planning using data from data warehouses.
- Design, develop and maintain data warehouses to integrate data from the most appropriate data sources to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards / reports.
- Develop data models and schemas to accurately represent structured and unstructured raw data in databases
- Transform raw data into preprocessed data to be used in generating actionable insights
- Proactively seek to understand end-user requirements in order to implement effective data visualizations in dashboards / reports.
- Proactively seek opportunities to automate the most time and resource intensive processes related to data collection validation, transformation, etc. to optimize the production and delivery of dashboards / reports.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of branding (i.e., standardized “look and feel”) for all dashboards / reports.
- Assist in the development of a future state BI architecture and roadmap.
- Help investigate and diagnose issues and ensure problems and defects are resolved in a timely manner.
- Analyze data for trends and building analytical models to determine revenue opportunities, minimize risk and assist business in financial modelling for business cases, compensation plans, sales targets, etc.
- Manage the Planning and forecasting process
- Play lead role in analytics requirements of business.
Qualifications
5 years hands-on technical Business Intelligence experience with advanced knowledge in Microsoft BI technologies (SQL Server, Power BI, Power Pivot, Visual Basic).Advanced knowledge of Excel and reporting tools, VB, relational database tools such as Access.Designing ETL processes, including development of relational data modelStrong SQL skills, including common table expressions, window functions, joins, complex data types, stored procedures and update scriptsExperience in building and updating SSIS ETL workflowsAbility to analyze large data setsDeveloped financial models and analyses relating to Plan and Forecasting, business casesExcellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work effectively in a self-directed manner and also as part of a project team.Ability to effectively handle ambiguous, ad hoc tasks and changes in direction and priorities in response to unexpected events and circumstances.Experience with other BI tools such as Tableau, MicroStrategy, etc. is an assetExperience with Cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) is an assetThis is permanent position located in Toronto. Hybrid position work from home 3-4 days / week.
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