Associate Data Analyst 8 Month Contract
Saint John - Canada
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and business-focused Associate Data Analyst to join our Finance team on an 8-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on transforming financial data into actionable insights enjoys collaborating with stakeholders and is passionate about enabling data-driven decision-making while upholding strong data governance standards.
Responsibilities
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to understand challenges and deliver data-driven solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor educating internal customers on analytics tools financial data literacy and best practices to empower self-service and informed decision-making.
- Guide Finance teams through their data journeyhelping them identify access and leverage financial data.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that accurately reflect financial health and uncover key cost drivers.
- Apply predictive analytics techniques to anticipate trends identify risks and support proactive financial strategies.
- Lead requirements gathering sessions to define business needs and translate them into effective reporting and visualization solutions.
- Design develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI Tableau and Alteryx for financial performance monitoring.
- Analyze complex financial datasets to uncover trends patterns and insights that solve real business problems.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate and streamline financial data processes.
- Support and enhance data governance practices including data quality integrity and stewardship across Finance systems and processes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues on interpreting financial data and applying analytical techniques.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in information technology data analytics finance or related field.
- 2 years of experience in data analytics data management finance or business analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-centric mindset.
- Proficiency in Power BI Tableau Alteryx SQL and Excel.
- Microsoft PL-300 certification is considered an asset.
- Experience with ERP tools (e.g. JD Edwards E1) is an asset.
- Ability to explain complex data concepts in a clear and engaging way to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to analytics.
- Background in statistics data modeling or Six Sigma is considered an asset.
- CPA designation is considered an asset.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more