Data Insight Specialist

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst - Finance & AccountingLocation: Remote, Department: Data & AnalyticsRole OverviewWe are seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of Senior Data Analyst within our Data & Analytics team. This position will partner closely with finance, accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality insights, robust reporting, and data models that support decision-making and operational excellence.The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, is highly proficient in SQL, and has hands-on expertise with Tableau (preferred) or Power BI. You enjoy working with complex financial data, building scalable reporting, and translating business questions into clear, data-driven recommendations.Responsibilities:Collaborate with finance and accounting stakeholders to understand business requirements, reporting needs, and analytical demands.Design, build, and maintain datasets, views, and queries in SQL to support recurring and ad-hoc analysis.Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau (preferred) or Power BI, ensuring they are accurate, reliable, and user-friendly.Support month-end and quarter-end close processes with reconciliations, variance analyses, and operational reporting as needed.Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and revenue growth.Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to improve data models, data quality, and documentation across finance/accounting domains.Communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders through presentations and written summaries.Contribute to the design and implementation of automation and standardization for recurring finance/accounting reporting and metrics.Evaluate reports and analyses against controls, data governance, and audit/SOX requirements where applicable.Required Skills and Qualifications:5+ years of professional experience in a data analyst, business intelligence, or analytics role.Strong hands-on expertise with SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning.Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and reports in Tableau (preferred) or Power BI.Demonstrated experience working with finance or accounting data (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, GL, revenue, expenses, AR/AP, write-offs, reconciliations).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive to actionable insights.Proven ability to work with non-technical stakeholders, gather requirements, and translate them into effective data solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Preferred Skills and Qualifications:Experience supporting a FP&A, controllership, or accounting team in a high-growth or technology environment.Familiarity with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and modern data stacks.Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and/or workflow orchestration tools is a plus.Exposure to SOX, internal controls, or audit processes related to financial reporting.Basic proficiency in Python or R or advanced analytics, if needed.Personal Attributes:High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Curious, proactive, and motivated to improve processes and build scalable solutions.