<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>The Data Analyst role is pivotal in optimizing our operational processes and delivering valuable insights for critical business decisions. This position necessitates a holistic approach to evaluating business and operational impacts, incorporating creative problem-solving skills, and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement.JOB SUMMARY<ul><li>Extract, analyze, and derive insights from diverse internal and external data sources.</li><li>Process and refine production files from clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Generate reports and analyses, both scheduled and ad-hoc, to facilitate informed decision-making.</li><li>Develop and optimize queries to support various production processes, analytical tasks, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Identify and address application and process discrepancies, conducting root cause analyses and proposing effective solutions.</li><li>Apply contractual terms to portfolios, facilitating the creation of client reporting.</li><li>Offer actionable insights for operational enhancements.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience:<ul><li>College degree in field related to data analysis or computer science or equivalent related experience.</li><li>1 - 3 years of related experience in an analytic position desired (not required).</li></ul> Required Skills & Abilities:<ul><li>High level of skill in Excel; experience with SAS or SQL highly desired </li><li>Technical expertise in databases, querying techniques, and handling large datasets.</li><li>Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and business concepts.</li><li>Quick learner with the ability to grasp new business concepts, technical skills, and programming languages.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.</li><li>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to influence various stakeholders.</li><li>Able to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.</li><li>Capacity to maintain productivity in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.</li></ul> Job Posted by ApplicantPro </div></div>

FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST: St. Cloud, MN based role. Must reside in Central MN and have a reasonable commute to PCI's St. Cloud office due to in-office requirements. FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST SUMMARY The Financial Data Analyst plays a crucial role with the Finance Team, tasked with the collection, processing, and thorough analysis of large datasets to provide impactful recommendations. They utilize various statistical and analytical techniques to decipher data, identify trends, patterns, and establish correlations. This role is also responsible for designing and implementing data collection systems while creating visualizations and reports to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. WHO WE ARE: PCI is one of the nation's leading indirect consumer lenders to offer financing to the direct sales industry. We remain a stable, mid-sized, family-owned business by earning and extending trust through Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, & Consistency. FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns within complex data sets for the Finance Team.</li><li>Gathers requirements, determines scopes, conducts data analysis, and performs data queries and testing for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO).</li><li>Develops and executes data queries from core source systems using Structure Query Language (SQL), Excel, and other relevant software.</li><li>Translates data needs for the Finance Team into effective reporting, visualization, and actionable insights.</li><li>Generates ad hoc analysis by understanding the relationship between specific finance workflows and data.</li><li>Collaborates with IT/Reporting to develop Tableau dashboards for the Finance Team to utilize self-service analytics.</li></ul> FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST QUALIFICATIONS: Required <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a finance, accounting, or related role.</li><li>Proficiency in financial data retrieval from SQL and the ability to articulate insights from the data.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills for addressing departmental needs.</li><li>Strategic orientation, critical thinking skills, and the ability to evaluate broad impacts of work.</li><li>Valid Driver's License, vehicle, and insurance.</li></ul> Preferred <ul><li>Previous experience in the financial services industry.</li><li>Proven experience with analytical tools such as Tableau & SAS.</li><li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation functions.</li></ul> OFFICE LOCATION: <ul><li>628 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud, MN</li></ul> FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST SCHEDULE/HOURS: <ul><li>Full-Time, 40 Hours/week</li><li>Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm</li></ul> FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST COMPENSATION: <ul><li>Pay Grade: S3</li><li>Minimum - Midpoint: $67,000 - $83,750 per year</li><li>Starting Pay Based on Experience </li></ul> BENEFITS: PCI has standard and competitive benefit plans, which include group medical/dental/vision, short term disability, long term disability as well as an attractive group of voluntary benefits. To learn more about our benefits, click here. Looking for some BENEFITS that are Above & Beyond? <ul><li>PCI will match 100% of your 401k deferrals up to 5%</li><li>Annual Discretionary Bonus</li><li>8 Paid Holidays </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Student Loan Match Program </li><li>Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) </li><li>Donation Matching & Paid Volunteer Time </li></ul> WHY WORK FOR PCI? Work In A Positive and Diverse Environment: <ul><li>We are a workplace that fosters appreciation, growth, diversity, and inclusiveness. We strive to be a relationship-driven company by building a community of positivity driven by the people we hire. PCI provides a positive work environment by ensuring a bright, clean, technology-forward in-person office space to enhance employee morale and on-the-phone customer interaction.</li></ul> Make A Difference: <ul><li>At PCI, our Values come first and part of our Values state, "As Stewards, we create value through competency, consistency and commitment". Part of that commitment is the commitment we have to our community. When you join our team, you become part of a company that celebrates giving back. We partner with local nonprofit organizations and are proud to give back when and where we can. We have multiple benefits that help our employees further support and make a difference in our communities.</li></ul> Start Your Path To Success: <ul><li>We strive to create an engaging work environment at PCI; where employees feel they have a voice and a place within the company. In doing so, we encourage career growth by providing employees with the resources and services they need to take the next step in their careers. We take great pride in our ability to promote motivated and successful team members to other positions within the company.</li></ul> EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PCI is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact PCI HR atHumanResources@preferredcredit.com.

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