US citizens or GC
POSITION SUMMARY
* Client is seeking an experienced and skilled Data Scientist, to join our Finance Business Intelligence team.
* The ideal candidate will have experience both in advanced analytics and team leadership, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects while managing and guiding cross-functional teams.
* You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases crucial to our corporate finance operations.
* You will work closely with finance professionals to understand their data needs and translate those requirements into efficient database solutions.
* Your expertise in SQL will be essential in querying and manipulating data to generate insights & metrics and support decision-making processes for our leadership team.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Design and implement database solutions to support financial reporting, analysis, and modeling.
* Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and views to optimize data storage and retrieval.
* Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze financial data from various sources.
* Collaborate with corporate finance teams to understand data requirements and provide technical expertise in database design and optimization.
* Lead and mentor a team of business analysts, providing guidance on best practices in data analysis, reporting, and database development.
* Create and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to visualize financial data and key performance indicators.
* Partner with IT teams in system implementation and integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow and compatibility with existing systems.
* Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security through regular monitoring, maintenance, and backups.
* Troubleshoot database issues and performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to optimize database performance.
* Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in database management, SQL programming, and dashboard design.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Proven experience (5+ years) working as a Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Database Developer, or similar role, preferably supporting a corporate finance team, providing direct reporting to executive leadership and C-Suite
* Proficiency in SQL programming and database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
* Experience with Snowflake data platform, including data modeling, querying, and administration.
* Strong understanding of relational database concepts, data modeling, and database normalization.
* Experience in designing and optimizing database schemas for financial applications.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong organizational and people management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
* • Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring smooth collaboration between teams in a fast-paced environment.
SKILLS
* Leadership & People Management: Team Coordination, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration.
* Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
* Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
* Familiarity with SaaS/Subscription Metrics and financial measures, with a focus on recurring revenue: Churn Prevention, Customer Funnel, Customer Lifetime Value, ARR
* Forecasting, FP&A, and Customer KPI Projections.
* Demonstrate ability in performing statistical analyses and creating predictive data models to deliver insights and implement action-oriented solutions.
* Adept at collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets, and performing data management tasks.
* Familiar with regression models.
* Deliver valuable insights via data analytics and advanced data-driven methods that drive business growth, customer loyalty, and profit improvements.