Company: Buckeye Broadband

Job Title:  Business Intelligence Analyst

Division:  General Administration

Department:  Administration

JOB SUMMARY

• The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for analytical research into management questions both pro-actively and re-actively. The Business Intelligence Analyst collects operational data, reconciles transactions, interprets financial and statistical data, and prepares reports related to the financial status of the company and/or statistical reviews of departments, projects, or marketing campaigns.
• The Business Intelligence Analyst will be expected to provide data driven conclusions and recommendations utilizing various data resources. The Business Intelligence Analyst protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Reports to:  Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
• Direct Reports:  None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for:

• Performing analysis and trending of key performance indicators to identify opportunities for performance improvement and to assist in the budgeting and forecasting process;
• Supporting all scheduled and non-recurring information needs of the business users, from front line employees to executive leadership;
• Conducting any necessary research as needed to ensure data integrity in the reporting provided to business users, while being transparent and clearly communicating any changes to standard measures;
• Directly working with Data Analysts to create data driven reports and presentations identifying trends and occurrences in data and translates findings into various mediums including text, charts, graphs, displays, tables;
• Identifying, comparing, and analyzing variances from expected results and communicating explanations;
• Being transparent and communicating any key performance indicator changes in a clear and concise manner;
• Creating benchmark reports and interpreting results in order to improve overall operations;
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of the organization, including departmental performances;
• Making recommendations based on data for process improvement and strategic business decision making;
• Researching, developing, and providing executive level reporting at the direction of management;
• Making recommendations based on data for process improvement and strategic business decision making;
• Gathering, compiling, organizing, consolidating, analyzing and interpreting data and documentation relevant to financial information;
• Forecasting operational metrics, budgets, and goal setting;
• Backup for Financial Analyst team;
• Gathering, compiling, and organizing, consolidating, analyzing and interpreting data and documentation relevant to statistical reviews of departments, projects, and marketing campaigns;
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines and safety, at all times;
• Performing any miscellaneous department duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or equivalent degree – Required
• 2 years previous quantitative financial or statistical analysis experience – Required (Relevant Master’s degree can supplement experience)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience – Required
• Proficient use of PC in a windows operating environment – Required
• Experience with Business Intelligence programs (Tableau) – Preferred

Core Competencies

• Accountable – See it, Own it, Solve It, Do it.  Hold each other accountable;
• Agile – embraces change, adaptable and flexible, sense of urgency;
• Collaborative – Teamwork, proactive knowledge sharing, constructive conflict, and professional communication;
• Customer Focused – External/Internal creates the exceptional customer experience, demonstrates a sales and service mentality;
• Innovative – uses critical thinking; creativity; continuous learning; challenges the status quo.

Other Skills/Requirements

• Prior experience and passion for leveraging data to drive significant business impact
• Evidence of strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, practices, regulations, and financial concepts relative to profitability and financial ratios;
• Background record that meets Company standards;
• Valid Driver’s license and driving record that meets Company standards at all times;
• Reliable means of transportation at all times;
• Present professional appearance and demeanor;
• Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and/or other information acquired in the course of work; discloses only when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May include walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, vision (close, distant, color, depth perception, adjust focus), and use of hands and fingers.  Light lifting of 25 lbs. may be occasionally needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Business Intelligence Analyst position is a full-time salaried position.  The regular working hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department.
• The Business Intelligence Analyst may be required to travel to the Erie office in Sandusky, OH or our Mississippi office on occasion. Less than 5% travel.
• The Business Intelligence Analyst is subject to periodic record checks, and will be required to give written approval upon request.  This position is subject to change as the job duties develop and the needs of the department of Company change.
• The Company is a drug-free workplace.  Employees are required to adhere to the company’s drug-free workplace programs and policies.  Pre-employment testing is mandatory along with random testing throughout employment.

The duties assigned, the hours worked, and the status of this position is subject to change as the needs of the company changes