Finance Data Analyst

Tradewind•Middlebury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tradewind Aviation is seeking a Finance Data Analyst to join their dynamic Finance team at their Middlebury, Connecticut headquarters. This role is crucial for enhancing the integrity, structure, and usability of financial and operational data, and for delivering meaningful financial insights. The analyst will be instrumental in establishing a "single source of truth" across various systems to improve reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong data management skills combined with a solid background in financial analysis. Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy and accessibility, and translating data into actionable insights through variance analysis, performance tracking, and ad hoc financial modeling. This position will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Business stakeholders to refine reporting processes, increase visibility into key performance drivers, and support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in finance, analytics, or data-related role.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting processes.
Understanding of financial statements and core FP&A concepts.
Advanced Excel skills (data manipulation, lookups, pivot tables).
Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage Intacct experience a plus).
Experience with SQL or querying data from databases.
Exposure to BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Led by intellectual curiosity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work with large datasets and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct experience

Responsibilities

Own and maintain financial and operational datasets across multiple systems.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data used in reporting and planning.
Reconcile data across platforms; Identify and resolve data discrepancies proactively.
Build and maintain scalable datasets for reporting and analysis.
Improve data accessibility for the finance team and business stakeholders.
Partner with internal teams to streamline data flows and reduce manual processes.
Support development of dashboards and reporting tools.
Build and maintain consolidated datasets across multiple entities ensuring accurate rollups and alignment with financial reporting requirements.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Redesign and manage weekly KPI reporting, ensuring metrics are accurate and aligned with business objectives.
Support monthly/quarterly reporting packages.
Perform ad hoc business analyses and translate data into actionable insights for leadership.