Financial Data Analyst

Miller Tanner Associates•,

18h•Remote

About The Position

The Financial Data Analyst partners closely with stakeholders across the Finance, Global Operations and Commercial Teams at MTA to turn business questions into clear, actionable insights. As part of a Finance-embedded Analytics Team, this role surfaces the business needs behind data requests, determines the right questions to answer, and delivers analysis and reporting that drive decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, analytics, data science or similar field required
1-3 years of experience in analytics, reporting or data-adjacent role
Experience building reports and dashboards in Tableau (or similar BI tool)
Working knowledge of SQL (extracting data, joining tables and troubleshooting when something looks off)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex functions and pivot tables
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent analytical judgement and critical and abstract reasoning skills
Superior attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload
Demonstrated ability to translate a business question into an analytical approach with manageable parts
Curiosity about data and business problems and willingness to ask questions when something is unclear
Demonstrated ability and initiative for learning new tools quickly
Strongly self-disciplined; thrives in a virtual team environment
Ability to work across multiple time zones and relate to diverse cultures

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with event industry or project-based revenue recognition is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards in Tableau and other BI tools
Analyze financial and operational performance trends to identify potential drivers and provide recommendations for improvement
Define and refine business metrics and KPIs
Use SQL or similar tools to source, validate, and explore data for reporting
Work with stakeholders across the company from initial request through delivery to translate loosely defined problems or business questions into analytical approaches
Ask clarifying questions to ensure analysis is aligned to the business need
Communicate findings clearly and honestly to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting trends and actionable insights
Investigate and resolve data quality issues independently, ensuring accuracy and integrity across reporting solutions
Document analytical process and methodology to support accuracy, repeatability, and team knowledge
Contribute to evolving data practices and process improvement as the analytics function grows
Exemplify and amplify MTA’s core values: Creatively Agile, Teaming with Trust, Talent Empowered, Clarity of Character, Service with Soul
Sparks/spreads joy and excitement for all things MTA (i.e. culture, initiatives, products, team accomplishments, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, including the ability to support DEI initiatives (and implement, if applicable to role), as well as promote equity and inclusivity in all aspects of executing duties and responsibilities
Responsible for following all MTA policies and procedures related to security controls for the protection of personal or sensitive data and all confidential information
Provide recommendations for improvements of MTA security controls, when applicable
Support company-wide compliance efforts through timely completion of all mandatory security, policies and procedure training
Other duties as assigned by MTA leadership.