Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Lufa Farms
IT, Operations, Data Science
United States
Posted on Oct 18, 2024
Senior Management - VSL Offices
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to build a better food system and a huge part of this is achieved by growing food where people live, and growing it responsibly. This led us to build several rooftop greenhouses in the city (including the world’s first and largest), partner up with hundreds of local farmers and food makers, and operate our online Marketplace. With our company in constant expansion, we’re looking for a motivated and passionate individual to document business needs and drive informed decision-making.
As a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Lufa Farms, you will be at the forefront of our data-driven revolution, designing and developing robust data management practices and infrastructure. Your role involves implementing cutting-edge business intelligence practices, collaborating with business partners to understand reporting needs, and providing essential insights through interactive dashboards. From gathering and documenting business requirements to managing the data and analytics product backlog, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimizing our business processes and shaping the future of sustainable and innovative agriculture. Join us in redefining the way we approach data, decision-making, and the future of our food system.
Responsibilities
1. Design & Development:
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Developing data management best practices and infrastructure, taking into account existing data sets as well as new data sets created through the addition of solutions;
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Implement Business Intelligence (BI) practices and support the deployment of a data architecture;
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Identify solutions to provide required data to the business stakeholders;
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When applicable, transfer and adapt existing spreadsheets or email reports to dashboards.
2. Business Relationship Management:
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Collaborate with various business partners and executives across departments to understand reporting needs and devise effective report structures;
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Identify and comprehend business requirements, proposing optimal approaches to structure data sets for departmental BI users.
3. Requirements Gathering:
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Document and gather business requirements related to new reports or data requests;
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Identify existing reports that can be transformed into dashboards;
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Recognize gaps in BI processes and provide suggestions for improvement;
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Document and track new requirements using Jira.
4. Testing:
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Ensure data published to the business is cross-checked against existing reports and transactional systems.
5. Documentation & Training:
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Ensure all new features, functionalities, and metrics are documented appropriately;
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Provide training to team members on BI tools.
6. Support & Backlog Management:
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Serve as the primary point of contact for support issues related to BI tools and data accuracy;
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Identify the source of bugs and collaborate with team members to resolve issues;
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Manage the data and analytics product backlog, ensuring prioritized work items have sufficient information for execution.
7. Closing :
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Ability to close and secure transactions;
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Ability to convince potential prospects and transform opportunities in firm commitments.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a combination of relevant education and experience;
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Proficiency in translating data into actionable insights that drive informed business decisions;
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Ability to comprehend and analyze business requirements, identifying problems, and proposing optimal solutions to enhance business processes;
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Experience (5-7 years) in BI projects;
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Practical experience with reporting tools;
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Familiarity with integration, file transfer, and data engineering tools and task tracking tools, particularly Jira;
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Possesses an analytical and problem-solving mindset;
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Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines;
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Excellent organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset;
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
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Adaptability to respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment;
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Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within a team and interaction with business stakeholders;
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Proficient knowledge of the SQL language.
Schedule
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Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Compensation & benefits
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You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of a probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
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Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
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30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.