Data Analyst III - Finance

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Under general supervision, this position will serve as a key collaborator with the Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain departments to advance data strategies and support the Finance Division’s operational goals. Contribute to the optimization of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual workflows with technological automation. Play a key role in identifying trends within data sets and developing algorithms to transform raw data into actionable insights and enterprise efficiencies. Leverage expertise to enhance data retrieval processes and establish best practices for creating dashboards, reports, and other tools to support stakeholder decision-making. Additionally, assist in managing, optimizing, monitoring, and overseeing the retrieval, storage, and distribution of data across the organization.

- Explore ways to collect, organize, and maintain financial data from various systems to ensure accuracy and reliability

- Optimize data retrieval and develop solutions for integrating and analyzing large datasets.

- Analyze and organize raw data, effectively finding ways to combine data from various sources

- Assist with building data set processes, including data ingestion and creating BI reports and dashboards

- Conduct complex data analysis, evaluate business needs and objectives, interpret trends and patterns

- Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling

- Support compliance program in Finance Division, which includes assisting in finding solutions to create controls in the work environment and work efficiencies in data analysis.

- Provide support with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries processes and improvements

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and upgrade applications and systems.

- Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

- AI-native: Familiarity with AI tools and platforms, and consistent use in day-to-day tasks.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and analysis. Scripting and statistics skills.

- Strong SQL skill: Advanced SQL capabilities, including joining large datasets, creating Common Table Expressions (CTEs), and experience working with both Azure environments and local storage solutions.

- Expertise with BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power Automate). Experience with ERP systems. Familiarity with D365 Finance & Operations is desirable.

- Thorough understanding of accounting & finance principles.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to create actionable stories from insights.

- Python for data wrangling and statistical analysis is highly desirable.

- Maintain data auditability, security, confidentiality, and integrity.

- Ability to work effectively independently, as a member of a team, and cross functionally.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

- Life insurance

- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

- Paid Time Off

- Robust Wellness Program

- New Flexible Work Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.