Business Data Analyst - Finance & Human Resources

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Data Analyst to support our Finance and Human Resources functions with actionable, data-driven insights. This role is critical in enabling Finance and HR leaders to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and foster a culture of data-driven excellence across the organization.

As a member of the Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Data Science team, the Business Data Analyst will partner closely with Finance, HR, and Commercial stakeholders to design and deliver comprehensive reporting solutions, advanced analytics, and strategic business insights. The role spans the full accounting and HR cycle, including workforce planning, employee engagement, financial forecasting, and performance measurement.

Additionally, this position will ensure that financial measures are accurate, consistent, and aligned with enterprise-wide calculations, while safeguarding the integrity of transactional data required for invoicing and reconciliation activities. Through these efforts, the Business Data Analyst will help drive operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and organizational alignment.Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Analytics & Reporting

Design and implement real-time, self-service data and reporting solutions for Finance and Human Resources.

Build and maintain dashboards to track operational KPIs, MSA/SLA performance, and other key financial and HR measures.

Develop and implement metrics to measure performance, efficiency, service-level management, and employee/customer experience.

Partner with Finance and HR teams to define and track success metrics, monitor initiatives, and assess real-time performance.

Collaborate with Product Engineering and Business Intelligence teams to align analytics with enterprise initiatives.

Integrate third-party tools and data sources to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities.

Training & Enablement

Lead training sessions for business users on self-service analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools.

Build and maintain data dictionaries, metric definitions, and Finance/HR business rules.

Create documentation and user guides to promote consistent adoption of analytics tools.

Mentor cross-functional teams in data analysis best practices, fostering a culture of data literacy.

Maintain a knowledge base of company metrics, measures, and performance KPIs.

Process Optimization:

Lead and participate in change management and process improvement for analytics and reporting pipelines.

Identify opportunities within Finance and HR to drive process efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, provide insights for planning and growth, and uncover opportunities for operational improvement.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and compliance.

Develop and maintain monitoring processes to uphold business and data quality

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Finance or HR data analytics.

Proven track record of implementing self-service analytics solutions.

Strong project management and financial analysis skills.

Knowledge of pharmacy financial models and integration with digital pharmacy solutions.

Deep understanding of the healthcare industry and related financial/HR systems.

Technical Skills:

Advanced analytics and reporting expertise.

Proficiency in SQL and Python.

Experience with BI tools (Looker, Domo, Metabase, Tableau).

Strong knowledge of data modeling, architecture, and integration.

Experience with accounting and HR applications (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Acumatica, Paylocity, BambooHR).

Ability to manage roadmaps, with experience in iterative and agile methodologies.

Familiarity with AI, prompt engineering, streaming, batch processing, and webhooks.

Soft Skills:

Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize by business impact.

Strong curiosity and drive to analyze, interpret, and present data.

Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to proactively bring insights forward.

Comfort navigating complex issues with a collaborative, can-do approach.

Skilled trainer and coach with the ability to raise organizational data literacy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking.

Collaborative team player who can lead without authority in a fast-paced environment.

Impact & Deliverables:

Establish standardized reporting frameworks for Finance and HR partners.

Enable scalability and growth through operational excellence and automation.

Provide actionable insights to drive strategic and tactical decision-making.

Reduce manual reporting effort by implementing automation.

Improve data literacy across the broader organization.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Health Analytics or Finance

Relevant certifications in analytics, data visualization, or financial systems a plus.?

Work Environment:

Collaborative, team-oriented setting.

Hybrid role with the ability to work onsite in Columbus, OH as needed.

Balance of strategic and hands-on work.

Opportunity to directly influence the operations of a best-in-class Digital Pharmacy.

Our Offer To Ensure You Choose Gifthealth

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision).

Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match.

Generous paid time off.

Continuous professional development opportunities in a supportive and innovative work environment.

A chance to be at the forefront of transforming pharmacy and directly impacting patient care.

Gifthealth is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Full-time