Data Analyst & Reporting Lead

Were Hiring!Data Analyst & Reporting LeadToronto ON Montreal TYPE: Permanent Full-TimeHIRING RANGE: $84480 to $105600 REASON FOR HIRING: New RoleWORK MODEL: HybridLANGUAGE: English French is an assetWHO WE ARESOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200000 songwriters composers and music publishers. Through licensing global royalty collection and advocacy we help creators to keep making the music that entertains moves and inspires us OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION AND ANTI-RACISM SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints identities and backgrounds and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles regardless of gender identity gender expression ethnicity race age culture sexual orientation religious belief or physical ability. Learn more about SOCANs commitment to Inclusion & WORK WITH USMake a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative communityEnjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balanceGet involved in the rapidly changing creative spaceAdvocate for and empower the creative communityTogether well help music creators earn more income and make a livingWHAT WE OFFER35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e. 4-day work week (position based)Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days) Access to SOCAN fitness facilityAnnual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance) Defined contribution Pension PlanComprehensive health and dental benefits programInclusive and collaborative working environmentABOUT THE ROLESOCAN is seeking a Data Analyst & Reporting Lead to join the Analytics department and play a critical role in advancing enterprise analytics capabilities and enabling data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate closely with data engineers BI analysts and business leaders to deliver reporting solutions and actionable insights that support key organizational role combines hands-on analysis and reporting with leadership governance and cross-functional influence serving as a primary lead for analytics and reporting within assigned domains. The Data Analyst Lead will be accountable for:Delivering reports and dashboards that provide high-impact insights that influence business and operational outcomesLeading analytics workstreams and junior analysts within key initiativesEstablishing data quality KPI and reporting standards across domainsDriving adoption of SOCANs modern data stack (Databricks Lakehouse dashboards and semantic layers)The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data fundamentals business intelligence and reporting and thrives in a dynamic environment. You are curious proactive capable of operating independently while guiding others and partnering with senior knowledge of English is required for this position as the position requires to interact on a constant and regular basis with English-speaking stakeholders outside of QuebecWHAT YOULL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead the end-to-end delivery of analytics and reporting initiatives from requirements definition through to insight generation and executive-level communicationServe as the primary analytics partner to business stakeholders translating strategic priorities into actionable data solutions and influencing decision-makingLead mentor and provide quality oversight to Data Analysts while remaining hands-on in delivering complex analytical and reporting outputsManage and prioritize multiple concurrent workstreams balancing project delivery with ad hoc analysis in a fast-paced environmentDesign and implement scalable reporting and analytics solutions by collaborating with Data Engineering BI and business teams to define requirements and align on data modelsPerform advanced analysis on large complex datasets using modern cloud data platforms identifying trends anomalies and opportunities for improvementLead root-cause analysis of KPI and operational performance issues delivering clear and actionable recommendationsDefine standardize and govern enterprise KPIs ensuring alignment and consistency across reports dashboards and datasetsEstablish and enforce data quality frameworks validation rules and monitoring processes to ensure trusted and reliable data assetsPartner with Data Engineering to enhance data pipelines resolve discrepancies and improve overall data integrityOwn the design and governance of semantic layers and business-facing data models to enable scalable reporting and self-serve analyticsLead the development of executive-ready dashboards and reporting assets ensuring outputs are intuitive scalable and aligned to business needsDrive adoption of self-serve analytics by enabling stakeholders with accessible well-documented data productsTranslate complex technical analysis into clear concise and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiencesFacilitate alignment across business analytics and engineering teams to ensure integrated and effective data solutionsEstablish and promote best practices for analytics development documentation reproducibility and auditabilityProvide ongoing technical support and guidance for reporting solutions to ensure stability usability and continuous improvementWHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCERequired:5 years of experience in data analytics or a related field with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end analytics or reporting initiativesAdvanced proficiency in SQL and strong Python skills including experience working with large-scale datasets in distributed compute environments (e.g. Spark)Hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks or equivalent) including data exploration transformation and performance optimizationProven ability to design and deliver scalable reporting solutions including dashboards and data models aligned to business needsStrong experience working with complex ambiguous business problems with the ability to translate requirements into structured analytical approaches and measurable outcomesDemonstrated experience defining and governing KPIs as well as implementing data quality validation and monitoring frameworksExperience leading analytics initiatives or mentoring analysts with the ability to provide technical guidance enforce standards and ensure quality of outputsStrong collaboration skills with experience partnering across data engineering business intelligence and business teams to deliver integrated data solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills including the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadershipStrong business writing and documentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large datasets identify trends and anomalies and drive actionable insights while maintaining a big-picture perspectiveHigh level of ownership accountability and attention to detail with a focus on delivering accurate reliable and scalable data productsDegree in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science Statistics Economics Business Analytics) or equivalent practical experienceNice To Have:Passion & love for in FrenchCOMPETENCIESStrategic thinking and problem-solving with the ability to navigate ambiguity connect analytics to business objectives and drive measurable outcomesStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities structure complex workstreams and ensure consistent high-quality deliveryStrong leadership through influence with the ability to guide teams align stakeholders and drive adoption of analytics solutions without formal authorityHigh level of data ownership and accountability ensuring accuracy integrity and reliability of data products and outputsEffective stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage influence and build trust with both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong critical thinking skills with a structured and analytical approach to identifying root causes and solving complex problemsProcess excellence mindset with a focus on establishing scalable repeatable and efficient analytics and reporting practicesContinuous improvement orientation proactively identifying opportunities to enhance data quality processes and business outcomesHigh emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate cross-functional dynamics provide constructive feedback and support team developmentCommitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving analytics tools technologies and best practicesACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONSOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race colour religion sex ancestry national origin ethnic origin age disability citizenship veteran status sexual orientation record of offences marital status family status or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local law regulation or you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientations and life experiences to applyHOW TO APPLYIf youre interested in joining us wed love to hear from you: you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to learn more about SOCAN go . You can also follow us on LinkedIn Twitter Instagram and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).