Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets to support business decision-making, operational performance, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and proven experience in market forecasting, trend analysis, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable business insights.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and models to support leadership decision-making.
- Use advanced Excel functions to manipulate, summarize, and analyze data, including:
- PivotTables and PivotCharts
- XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS
- Nested IF statements
- Power Query
- Data validation
- Conditional formatting
- Advanced formulas and financial/statistical functions
- Build and refine market forecasting models to project sales, demand, revenue, and business trends.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather reporting requirements and deliver meaningful analysis.
- Monitor key performance indicators and provide recommendations based on findings.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reporting systems.
- Present analytical findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and business-friendly manner.
- Support budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives through data-driven forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and increase efficiency through automation and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a data analyst, business analyst, or similar analytical role.
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with market forecasting, predictive analysis, and trend modeling.
- Strong understanding of data analysis techniques and reporting methodologies.
- Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar is preferred.
- Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.