Technical --Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

Company Description

Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers, Appcast’s technology and services manage job advertising annually for enterprise clients across industries. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Appcast is part of the Stepstone group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job. Job Description

The Technical — Business Intelligence Analyst position will help drive the optimization of the business data infrastructure; ensuring that data is accessible, accurate, and actionable for various business functions. This role is crucial for developing and automating data-driven solutions, enhancing business intelligence capabilities, and streamlining both financial and internal reporting.

Job Responsibilities

Database Management:

Assist with the management, maintenance, and optimization of the company's database in BigQuery/Azure*, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.

Heavily utilize SQL to query, manipulate, and analyze data for various business needs.

Data Engineering:

Utilize ETL tools such as Skyvia and Azure DataFactory to create and manage data pipelines between SalesForce/FinancialForce and Bigquery/Azure*.

Own the data integrity and cleaning via use of SQL and other best practice data tools.

Work with other analysts on ensuring clean data sets to effectively perform their duties in a timely manner.

Ownership of Historical Data:

Responsible for managing historical Bayard & Appcast (Quickbooks) data stored in BigQuery/Azure*.

Utilize SQL to query historical data from NetSuite that is only stored in this database, for use in audits and other analysis purposes.

Assist with managing the relationship with Gurus BI consultants.

Coordination with Group:

Work with StepStone to provide accurate and easily consumable data from Appcast financial & operational departments.

Data Governance:

Collaborating with Financial Force and Salesforce admins to ensure data accuracy and consistency across the organization, establishing a single source of truth.

Business Intelligence & Dashboard Development:

Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights to internal teams.

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure dashboard solutions meet business needs and improve data-driven decision-making.

Data Automation:

Automate repetitive Excel tasks and financial processes for the Finance team; improving efficiency, reducing manual errors, and accelerating reporting timelines.

Financial Reporting:

Create and streamline core financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets, to support the finance team in delivering timely and accurate financial insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with different departments, including Finance, Creative, SalesOps and others, to gather requirements, provide data-driven insights, and ensure the seamless integration of BI tools into business operations alongside Salesforce/FinancialForce.

Train:

Act as the business intelligence subject matter expert. Training other analysts in fundamental understanding of BI best practice, including SQL coding and PowerBI development. Qualifications

Proficient in managing databases like BigQuery and Azure.

Advanced SQL skills for querying, data manipulation, data engineering, and analysis.

Familiarity with the back-end of data integration platforms like Salesforce and FinancialForce.

Expertise in designing and maintaining dashboards using Power BI and the DAX language used within it to align with changing business needs and visibility to data, analytics and results.

Ability to translate business requirements into actionable BI solution.

Extremely advanced Excel skills to provide support to those who use it

Strong understanding of core financial & accounting principals to create and optimize financial reports like P&L statements and balance sheets.

Proven ability to collaborate across departments to align BI strategies with business needs.

Expertise in mapping processes and systems to align with the end-to-end customer journey.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Knowledge of best practices in data management and data security.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to derive insights from complex datasets.

Effective communication skills to work with stakeholders and translate technical information into business-friendly terms.

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple data-related projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer or Data Science, Finance, IS or related field

5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data engineering, or analytics.

2+ years of experience in a technical role in BI tools and best practices.

Travel Requirements

Travel for this position is occasional, typically occurring a few times a year to attend internal and external meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not supervise others.

Additional Information

Appcast recognized as one of Inc Magazine's "Best Workplaces" for 2024!

We’re the best at what we do. We’re the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers.

We have an amazing culture driven by great people. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture, read Our Story and check out Working at Appcast on our website.

We take care of our employees. We're dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks, fun gatherings, delicious food, and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Appcast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This employer does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and will not discriminate based on national origin, citizenship, or immigration status.

Full-time