Business Intelligence Analyst
Description
VitalSource®, is hiring a Business Intelligence Analyst to contribute to our Product team located in Raleigh, North Carolina or remotely within the U.S. If located in Raleigh, this is a hybrid role that includes a combination of in-office days and remote work.
We are excited to welcome a Business Intelligence Analyst to our Product team! This position will concentrate on financial reporting and analytics to enhance our understanding of the business's data and analytical requirements. The BI Analyst will thrive in a highly collaborative setting while bringing structure to the role. If you are a motivated individual with a curious mindset, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
VitalSource is a mission-driven company delivering affordable, impactful learning to anyone, anywhere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand the current state of financial systems, business needs, and use cases and make recommendations to simplify and enhance the current BI system used for financial reporting and analysis (Qlik).
- Document, review, and improve existing systems while collaborating with teams to integrate new systems (Looker) and needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize data analytics needs, translating business questions into analytical projects.
- Design and maintain dashboards and reports that provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends for financial analysis.
- Work closely with the product development team to integrate analytics findings into BI tools, ensuring data-driven decision-making in product design and feature improvements.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends in education and educational technology, incorporating best practices in analytics and data visualization to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Coordinate and perform in-depth quality assurance tests, including end-user reviews, for new items and modifications to existing items.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Business Intelligence or Data Analyst role
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Education, knowledge, skills, and abilities focused in the finance sector, familiarity with FP&A processes and data modeling for financial purposes; Understanding and curiosity of corporate business processes (Finance and Accounting) and business needs and translating that understanding into insightful Dashboards with minimal oversight.
- Proficiency in BI tools (QLIK primarily, Looker experience a plus)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
What We Offer:
- Culture: Collaborative, Inclusive, and Mission-driven.
- More in your pocket: Competitive base salary and a strong variable component.
- We take care of all aspects of our people: Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance
- Retirement: 401K match up to 5% .
- We support our families: 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Continued education: Use our tuition reimbursement program.
- The Importance of Balance: Start at 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 11 company holidays, and 3 personal days.
- Flexibility: Flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.
- Wellness: Opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards.
Salary Range: $80,000 to $93,000
- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
- We participate in EVerify.