Functional Analyst - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

 :Functional AnalystReports to: Manager, Data Analytics and InsightsPosition Summary: This position is responsible for enforcing and upholding the importance of data policies and strategies to create suite of analytics solution to achieve organization’s strategic goals and objectives. The functional analyst works with various stakeholders to identify analytical needs, and translate the requirements; develop, compile and present the analysis supported by data. In addition, other responsibilities will include process improvement initiatives, as well as, participating in projects in business transformation and process improvement initiatives. The position is also required to understand and follow legislative requirements and guidelines.Responsibilities:

• Assist Manager, Data Analytics and Insights in management and development of various analytics projects across multiple business functions and teams
• Act as a primary source of expertise in the data structure and workflow of various supporting systems
• Work directly with business users with variety of level of expertise and requirements to identify and translate the business case into technical requirements for development of full analytics solutions
• Research and review large sets of data, using peer analysis with benchmarking and competitor analysis
• Evaluate query designs, data structure, and data quality to provide recommendation for improvement as needed
• Analyze problems and errors produced by business applications.
• Develop targeted metrics and KPI’s for descriptive, and prescriptive analytics
• Work with teams to provide input into test strategy, test scenarios, test data requirements and support user validation
• Conduct insightful ad-hoc analysis to investigate ongoing, or one-time issues
• Develop documentation of key processes, issues, and assist in creating data dictionary
• Conduct analysis to validate system issues and work with IT to resolve those issues
• Provide training and support cross functional teams
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
• 4-6 years experience in a similar role preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Functions, formulas, charts, tables, and power query)
• Demonstrated experience in Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and creating suite of analytics dashboards
• Experience in data modelling, and financial modelling preferred
• Actively demonstrates confidentiality, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills, mathematical and data literacy
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a detail oriented, critical thinking, and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

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