Finance Data and Modeling Consultant

At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.

*This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines Metro*

Designs and deploys financial and operational forecasting models that integrate predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making precision. Leads assigned initiatives that enhance data quality within the organization by adhering to and supporting the implementation of strict data standards. Creates detailed database schemas and executes complex SQL queries that bolster data analysis and report generation efforts. Defines data requirements and identifies methods for extracting complex information, aiding in the quality control of business intelligence reports and dashboards.

• Designs and deploys financial and operational forecasting models that integrate predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making precision.
• Identifies trends and forecasts future scenarios utilizing statistical models and data analysis to support the business planning process.
• Partners with strategic planning teams to ensures that models remain adaptable to reflect potential business changes, with involvement in scenario planning to adjust models as needed.
• Leads assigned initiatives that enhance data quality within the organization by adhering to and supporting the implementation of strict data standards.
• Creates detailed database schemas and executes complex SQL queries that bolster data analysis and report generation efforts. Streamlines data storage, retrieval, and manipulation processes, and creates custom tables and views to meet specific data requirements, improving data access and utility.
• Performs regular data audits to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with data standards, demonstrating a commitment to data integrity.
• Defines data requirements and identifies methods for extracting complex information, aiding in the quality control of business intelligence reports and dashboards.
• Utilizes advanced data visualization techniques and BI software to improve the report clarity and impact.
• Engages with users to collect feedback to improve reporting tools and methodologies, prioritizing user needs and practical insights.
• Manages the intake process for data and reporting requests, assessing the feasibility, resource needs, and strategic alignment of each data modeling project.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
• Assists in developing and delivering training sessions on coding practices, database management, report creation, and modeling techniques, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the team's data analysis skills.
• Serves as a technical resource and participates in the exchange of ideas among team members, supporting professional growth and the team's ability to address complex data challenges efficiently.

The education and experience below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, MIS, computer science, finance, or related field
• Eight years of experience in business intelligence or data analytics or related field, including at least three years of experience with data modeling
• Experience in finance or relevant business operations roles may substitute for some of the experience requirement
• Financial planning and analysis and data visualization background preferred

The knowledge, skills and abilities below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:

• Advanced understanding of data concepts and visualizations
• Proficiency with business intelligence software such as PowerBI, Tableau, and more
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of SQL for efficient data querying, transformation, and analysis
• Working knowledge of visual basic for applications (VBA) preferred
• Proficient understanding of financial statements and commonly used financial acumen
• Strong ability to draw conclusions from raw data and summarize results quickly and efficiently
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent investigative and problem-solving abilities

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