Data Analyst, Finance

7shifts • Saskatoon, SK

66d • $78,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.
As the Data Analyst, Finance at 7shifts, reporting to the Manager of Data & Analytics, you will act as a dedicated, embedded partner to our Finance team. You’ll serve as the strategic bridge between the central data function and the finance group, helping leadership measure what matters, uncover trends, and identify risks. Your expertise will guide the development of Finance-specific dashboards, forecast models, and automated reporting cadences that inform critical decisions. You’ll also be supported by a collaborative data team, including other analysts, analytics engineers, data engineers, and leaders, who work together to enable data-driven decisions across the company.

Requirements

• Experience delivering financial analysis in support of finance teams
• Strong proficiency in SQL with the ability to write complex queries and work with large datasets
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI (bonus if you’ve used Thoughtspot)
• Experience building and maintaining data models using dbt
• Background in business, analytics, or a technical field
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and present data concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in a SaaS with a deep understanding of key metrics such as ARR, Churn, and Net Revenue Retention

Nice To Haves

• Worked with Snowflake or other cloud-based data warehouses
• Hands-on experience leveraging CRM (e.g., Salesforce) platforms and billing systems (e.g., Stripe) to understand the end-to-end customer lifecycle
• Previous experience in a finance data analyst role

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary, embedded data partner for the Finance team, participating in key cross-functional meetings to translate complex business questions into clear analytical frameworks
• Translate finance datasets into business narratives, proactively identifying patterns (e.g., Churn trends, Coupon Integrity) and leakages before they impact the bottom line
• Build, maintain, and own finance-specific dashboards, combining central "source of truth" data with finance-owned business logic
• Automate and streamline data preparation for key operational cadences, including monthly business reviews, to reduce manual lift and increase speed to insight
• Develop and maintain data models using dbt and SQL to transform raw data into clean, reliable, and scalable datasets for analysis and reporting
• Maintain deep subject matter expertise on all core "finance data" definitions, tools, and roadmaps to ensure analysis is aligned with the central source of truth
• Effectively present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and actionable way

Benefits

• Opportunity: Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a product shaping the future of the restaurant industry.
• Challenge: We’re tackling real problems in a fast-moving, complex industry. The work is scrappy and ambiguous, but meaningful. You’ll think critically, act with intention, and shape solutions that make a real difference for restaurant teams.
• Culture: We’re proud to be recognized among the best workplaces in North America. Guided by our mission and values, we move fast to solve meaningful problems and celebrate wins together. Whether through in-office and remote events, team offsites like Sparks, or everyday moments of connection, we create space for shared growth, collaboration, and fun.
• Equity: We’re a Series C, VC-backed SaaS company, and we believe everyone should share in the success they help create. When we build together, we grow together.
• Health and Wellness: We support Shifties in and outside of work, knowing that what people need can change over time. From day one, you’ll have access to benefits like health and dental, lifestyle spending accounts to a parental leave program built with flexibility in mind, to help you bring your best self to work.
• Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work, whether remotely, in person, or a mix of both. We prioritize candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with offices in Saskatoon and Toronto, ensuring in-person collaboration and connection when possible. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when needed. Oh, and our ‘90 Day Shift’ program lets Shift work from (almost) anywhere because who wouldn’t want to trade their desk for a beach view once in a while?
• Support: We set Shifties up for success with the tools they need, like the latest Apple tech, a home office setup, and some 7shifts swag to make it official. But support goes beyond day one. We’re serious about professional growth, offering coaching, feedback, development planning, and opportunities to grow from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed