Financial Data Analyst

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Compile, organize, and analyze financial information in support of budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.  This may require financial data analysis, trend recognition, and research as well as the preparation of visualizations and presentations under supervision.
• Conduct data collection, normalization, validation, and reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements and automated solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of financial databases, spreadsheets, and systems.
• Support senior analysts in conducting financial research and special projects.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:

• Data Mining Techniques
• Data Visualization
• Business Statistics
• Database Management (e.g. SQL)
• Financial Modeling Skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI and various coding languages (VBA, R, Python, SAS) are essential to the success of this position.
• Prior experience developing and executing queries and/or reporting for data sets required.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions to make recommendations and communicate effectively with others in an understandable manner.
• Capability to identify and document data quality issues, limitations and gaps that may exist.
• Demonstration of sound judgment in actions and decision-making.
• Ability to organize work effectively and follow through on work activities and deliverables.
• Capacity to multi-task and work effectively with exacting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and evolve with an ever-changing environment.
• Attention to detail.

Desired Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• A good working knowledge in financial software and tools including the Workday suite of products (Prism, Accounting Center, Adaptive Planning, Office Connect and Reporting)
• Financial Accounting Principals
• Managerial Accounting Techniques
• Predictive Analytics
• Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Advanced Financial Accounting Concepts
• Financial Statement Analysis Techniques

Required Education:  Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Accounting, Business, Finance or related Field

Desired Education: Master’s in in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Accounting, Business, Finance or related Field

Required Relevant Experience: 2 – 5 Years

Special Position Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Computer for prolonged periods

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.