Data Analyst
Redwood Software · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job highlights
- Analyze financial data for reporting and insights.
- Create insightful reports and dashboards.
- Collaborate on optimizing financial performance.
- Translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
- Drive data-driven initiatives for strategic decisions.
About the role
Data Analyst
Redwood Software is seeking a skilled Data Analyst with strong experience in BigQuery, SQL, and Qlik to support financial reporting and analytics. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial metrics, be comfortable working with large datasets, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business and finance stakeholders.
About The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial and sales data, creating insightful reports, and providing strategic recommendations and driving data-driven insights and initiatives to optimize Financial performance and efficiency. This role involves interpreting complex data sets, identifying trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial and sales data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Create insightful reports and dashboards for business and finance stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and efficiency.
- Translate complex data into clear, understandable insights and recommendations.
- Drive data-driven initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
Required Experience
- 5 years of hands-on experience with data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Salesforce, SQL, Python, R, Qlik/Tableau, Excel). SQL is a MUST HAVE.
- Experience in finance operations or data analyst role.
- Solid knowledge of financial reporting concepts and business finance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Passion for data and its ability to drive business results.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- BigQuery
- Qlik
- Financial Reporting
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Data-Driven Insights
Skills & topics
- Data Analyst
- SQL
- BigQuery
- Qlik
- Financial Reporting
- Business Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Financial Data
- Salesforce
- Python
- R
- Tableau
- Excel
- Business Intelligence
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Finance Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your SQL, BigQuery, Qlik, and financial analysis experience.
- Showcase your skills: Quantify achievements in past data analysis roles.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss SQL queries and data visualization.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Articulate how you drive financial performance with data.
- Research Redwood's values: Align your experience with their 'One Team' and 'Customer Success' ethos.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for complex data querying.,Practice BigQuery for large dataset analysis.,Build Qlik dashboards for financial insights.,Understand financial metrics and reporting.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced decisions with data.,How do you handle complex, ambiguous data problems?,Share an example of collaborating with finance teams.,How do you ensure accuracy in financial reporting?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific financial reporting experience is Redwood Software looking for in a Data Analyst?
- Redwood Software is seeking a Data Analyst with a solid understanding of financial metrics and experience in finance operations or data analysis roles. This includes knowledge of financial reporting concepts and business finance, enabling you to analyze financial and sales data effectively.
- How important is SQL for the Data Analyst position at Redwood Software?
- SQL is a MUST HAVE for this Data Analyst role at Redwood Software. You should have significant hands-on experience with SQL as part of your 5 years of data analysis experience.
- What data visualization tools are preferred for this Data Analyst role?
- While the job description mentions Qlik specifically and lists Qlik/Tableau as examples, strong proficiency in data visualization tools like Qlik, Tableau, or similar is essential for creating insightful reports and communicating findings effectively for this Data Analyst position.
- What is the expected educational background for the Data Analyst role at Redwood Software?
- Redwood Software requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field for this Data Analyst position. This provides a strong foundation for the analytical and technical requirements of the role.
- How does the Data Analyst role contribute to Redwood Software's mission of 'lights-out automation'?
- As a Data Analyst, you will contribute to Redwood Software's mission by providing data-driven insights and recommendations that optimize financial performance and efficiency. This helps streamline operations and supports the company's goal of enabling autonomous enterprise processes.
- What kind of financial performance optimization is expected from the Data Analyst?
- The Data Analyst is expected to drive data-driven insights and initiatives to optimize financial performance and efficiency by analyzing financial and sales data, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations to business and finance stakeholders.
- Can I apply for the Data Analyst position if I have experience with Python or R but not extensive Qlik experience?
- The job description lists SQL as a MUST HAVE and mentions experience with tools like Python and R as examples. While Qlik is specifically mentioned for reporting, strong overall data analysis skills and proficiency in SQL are key. Demonstrating your ability to learn and adapt to Qlik could be beneficial.