Data Analyst, Financial Planning Analytics & Reporting

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

2d•$33 - $54

About The Position

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Data Analyst to join our Financial Planning organization within a leading financial services firm. This entry-level role will be responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing business metrics, dashboards, and reporting that enable leaders to effectively manage performance, report results to senior leaders, and inform strategic business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in data analytics and reporting role
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
Analytical Thinking: Uses data and critical thinking to identify trends, solve problems, and develop actionable recommendations.
Business Acumen: Understands how performance metrics connect to business objectives, operational efficiency, and growth.
Data Storytelling: Communicates insights effectively through reports, dashboards, presentations, and visualizations.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability in data analysis and reporting.
Collaboration: Builds strong relationships and works effectively across teams and functions.
Continuous Learning: Actively seeks opportunities to improve skills, expand knowledge, and adopt new technologies.
Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and consistently produces high-quality work.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and effectively manages changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python, R, or similar platforms is a plus.
Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases preferred.
Experience using Smartsheet to manage data, create reports, track projects, and support business processes is a plus.
Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that track key business performance metrics.
Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and drivers of business results.
Support the creation and monitoring of KPIs used to manage team performance and business outcomes.
Prepare reporting and insights for leadership reviews, business updates, and strategic planning discussions.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in reporting and analytics.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs.
Respond to ad hoc data requests and perform analyses to support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline reporting processes.
Document reporting methodologies, metric definitions, and data sources.
Contribute to a data-driven culture by delivering insights that help inform business strategy and growth initiatives.