Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, short-term freelance

INNOCEAN•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$139,000 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency, is looking for a skilled Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team within the Strategy Department, supporting key automotive clients Hyundai and Genesis, on a short-term basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, storytelling, and strategic thinking. You’ll turn complex performance data into clear, actionable insights that help shape marketing decisions, inform client conversations, and drive business impact. From executive-ready reporting to deeper performance analysis, you’ll play a critical role in helping teams and clients understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what to do next.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or performance reporting, with a strong track record of delivering actionable insights.
Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and complex analytical workflows.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to connect data to business questions, marketing performance, and strategic recommendations.
Confidence communicating technical findings to cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and client audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and a passion for turning data into clarity.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience is a plus.
Experience preparing and structuring datasets for Tableau is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of reporting and analysis for monthly governance meetings, including managing large datasets, streamlining recurring data pulls, and building polished, executive-ready visualizations.
Analyze sales performance, demand signals, brand health, customer profiles, and industry trends to uncover meaningful insights, identify issues, and surface strategic opportunities.
Evaluate the impact of marketing and communications efforts across the marketplace using sources such as brand tracking, funnel and image studies, and new-buyer research.
Partner with internal teams and client stakeholders to provide timely updates on performance, emerging trends, and recommended next steps.
Build efficient, repeatable processes that improve speed, consistency, and quality across reporting and analysis workflows.
Translate complex analyses into compelling narratives and presentations that are accessible to non-technical audiences and decision-makers.