What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Fusion Transport?
Function / Purpose:
This position is responsible for analyzing and preparing data & analysis to internal operations team(s). The Data Analyst will work with the sales and operations teams to develop standard KPI & metrics reports and provide trending/insights as needed. This role will also help develop Control Reports for optimized Data Governance in both Fusion’s operating system (TMS – transportation management system) and BI application.
The following are all aspects of a business analyst’s duties:
- Perform forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
- Analyze financial and operating data and create models for decision support
- Report on performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting & analysis
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and excel dashboards
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
- Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
- Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mentioned in virtually any financial analyst job description; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
Data Analyst Job Description – Basic Qualifications
- 1-3 years of business finance or other relevant experience (transportation/logistics experience a plus)
- High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
- Strong fluency with excel formulas and functions
- BA or BS degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills
- Good business acumen
- Experience with NetSuite is a MUST
