Job Description

Data Analyst Shoreview, MN (3 days/wk onsite) We are seeking a Contract Data Analyst with strong Business Intelligence (BI) expertise to support our Finance organization on a 3-to-6-month engagement. This role will focus on building, enhancing, and-most importantly-teaching BI capabilities to Finance Managers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is both technically strong and an effective trainer, capable of translating data and BI concepts into practical, finance-focused insights. Success in this role means Finance leaders leave the engagement more self-sufficient, confident, and data-driven. BI Development & Analytics

• Design, build, and enhance BI dashboards and reports tailored to Finance use cases (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, KPIs).
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and clarity across financial dashboards and reports.
• Document data models, metrics definitions, and reporting logic.

Training & Enablement (Core Focus)

• Train and coach Finance Managers on how to use BI tools effectively for decision-making.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training sessions, workshops, and office hours.
• Create clear training materials (guides, walkthroughs, videos, FAQs).
• Help Finance users move from static reports (e.g., spreadsheets) to self-service analytics.
• Act as a trusted advisor, improving overall data literacy within the Finance team.

Collaboration & Change Management

• Work closely with Finance leadership to align BI capabilities using PowerBI with business goals.
• Collaborate with Data, IT, or Engineering teams as needed on data sources and governance.
• Promote best practices in BI usage, dashboard design, and financial storytelling.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or BI Analyst, preferably supporting Finance teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with one or more BI tools (e.g., Power BI (preferred), Tableau, Looker, Qlik).
• Solid understanding of financial concepts (budgeting, forecasting, P&L, variance analysis).
• Strong SQL skills; experience working with data warehouses and financial data sources.
• Proven ability to teach, train, and explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Finance, FP&A, or Accounting environment.
• Experience leading BI enablement or data literacy initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Experience designing KPI frameworks and executive-level dashboards.

Success Metrics

• Finance Managers are independently using BI tools for analysis and decision-making.
• Reduction in ad-hoc reporting requests due to improved self-service capabilities.
• High adoption and satisfaction with Finance dashboards and reports.
• Clear, reusable documentation and training materials left behind at project completion.

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