Business Intelligence Analyst, Finance - Blackline

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Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

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The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, Finance is responsible for leveraging data to provide actionable insights that drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. This role involves analyzing financial data, developing reports, and creating dashboards to support the finance team and other business units. The BI Analyst, Finance will work closely with finance leaders to understand their data needs and provide insights that enhance financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

• Financial Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present data in a meaningful way.
• Data Management: Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing data validation and cleansing. Manage financial data sources and maintain data documentation.
• Collaboration: Work with finance and cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions that support financial planning and analysis.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic initiatives and business projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in BI and financial data analytics. Recommend and implement improvements to BI processes and tools.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business intelligence, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in SQL and experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial software, planning, and ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite, Adaptive, Workday, Salesforce) is preferred.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently. Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence (BI) concepts.
• Familiarity with system operations in a Corp FP&A setting (e.g. processing and refreshing forecasts, allocations, corp assumptions, uploading headcount, reporting and self-service capabilities, system change management, and user training)

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.