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Summary
The Senior Data Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, in the Data Analytics group is responsible for data-driven forecasting, leading financial analysis projects, identifying financial trends and operational performance drivers, advancing the firm's data innovation efforts, and applying advanced analytical techniques to support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills, financial acumen, and a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
The Senior Data Analyst uses tools such as Power BI to deliver high-impact analytics, reporting, and dashboards; develop complex data models; and identify and resolve data quality issues. This individual will lead large-scale analytical initiatives, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with FP&A Revenue & Strategic Finance team to prioritize business needs and deliver actionable insights.
Key skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, DAX, advanced data analysis, and strong presentation and communications skills. The role also involves fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, contributing to the firm's data strategy, and ensuring timely, accurate deliverables. Working closely with the FP&A Revenue & Strategic Finance team and our practice groups across the firm, this position conducts research, analyzes and presents data to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and support informed decision-making related to financial performance. Duties will include financial performance data analysis and presentation, interpreting data from analysis using statistical techniques, forecasting, developing and implementing data collection techniques to optimize statistical efficiency.
Location
This position can sit in any of our US office locations (Reston, Chicago, New York, and Short Hills are preferred offices) and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
* Utilize Power BI and other advanced analytics tools to deliver comprehensive and high-impact analytics, forecasting, reporting and insight-driven solutions.
* Collaborate with FP&A Revenue & Strategic Finance to identify practice group challenges and prioritize analysis and solutions.
* Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance data integrity and data reporting accuracy, leveraging AI tools to enable data validation of financial reporting
* Drive and manage large-scale analytical projects that span multiple teams and functions.
* Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure project alignment with business objectives and successful execution.
* Specifically support identification and tracking of revenue financial drivers and regularly present to internal partners and practice group leadership.
* Support data quality and production for external survey submissions.
* Analyze trends and derive actionable insights to address complex business challenges.
* Design and develop advanced solutions to streamline processes, improve data quality, and drive intelligent automation.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs and provide tailored data solutions.
* Strong communication and financial storytelling skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, w
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