Lead Data Analyst, Finance

Ministry Brands is looking for a Lead Data Analyst, Finance, to join our growing team!

Who we are

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement - advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual's unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.

Available Location: Alpharetta, GA

Hybrid Working: In this role, you will split your time between working at the designated company office in Alpharetta, GA for a minimum of 3 days per week and will work remotely from your home address up to 2 days per week. Any changes to these work locations must follow the appropriate process as outlined in our handbook.

What You'll Do:

As a Lead Data Analyst, Finance, you will be tasked with performing detailed financial analysis and modeling to guide strategic business decisions. You will leverage your expertise to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and provide robust financial reports that inform company strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain comprehensive financial models for short- and long-term planning, including support for debt and equity financing needs

• Deliver clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making

• Develop periodic financial reports for internal stakeholders, regulators, and external parties

• Conduct adhoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and performance variance assessments

• Partner with cross-functional teams to forecast and track operating and capital budgets, analyzing key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators to provide actionable insights to stakeholders

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness in financial data used for strategic reporting

• Participate in special projects aimed at improving process efficiency and financial visibility

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and other departments to understand business requirements and translate them into data analysis projects while working closely with Data Engineering

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies to provide actionable insights

• Utilize statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to predict future financial trends and behaviors

• Communicate findings through compelling narratives and visualizations to help stakeholders understand the implications of the data

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing best practices in data management and governance

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data analytics and finance to continuously improve analytical capabilities

• Communicate with the Data Engineering team regarding project timelines, progress, and blockers

• Create regular (daily, weekly, monthly) reports that summarize key metrics and trends

• Develop dashboards in tools like Power BI and Excel

• Update and maintain existing reports to reflect changes in data sources, metrics, or business requirements

• Document report generation processes, data sources, and any assumptions made during report creation

Who You Are:

• Passionate about identifying, analyzing, and presenting strategic trends in data and enthusiastic about helping purpose driven organizations

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, in the finance sector.

• Strong T-SQL, MS Excel, and Power-BI skills required

• Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate preferred

• Experience in generating process documentation and reports

• Experience with data visualization (i.e. Power BI, Tableau) data extraction and data engineering (i.e. SQL, Databricks, Snowflake)

• Ability to dive deep into data sets to understand their structure, content, and quality

• Formulate hypotheses based on business questions and test them using statistical methods

• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data that provide insights into business performance

• Use statistical models and machine learning algorithms to predict future trends and behaviors

• Translate data findings into actionable insights that can inform business strategy and decision-making

• Communicate insights through compelling narratives, often supported by visualizations, to help stakeholders understand the implications of the data

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a general office environment

• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel required, estimated up to 5%

Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance!

At Ministry Brands, we recognize that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.

Robust healthcare options- Options include a plan that is 100% covered by Ministry Brands for employee only coverage as well as a generous HSA contribution by the company. Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.

Flexible paid time off- There is no perfect, one size fits all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays!

Paid parental leave- Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment! We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible.

Mental health support- Ministry Brands is a stigma free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counseling at no cost.

Professional development reimbursement- Ministry Brands aims to support your professional development and empower you to drive your career by providing financial assistance to our associates seeking to further their education and career.

Employee Recognition & Rewards- At Ministry Brands, we use Nectar to celebrate achievements and strengthen our culture of recognition. This social platform empowers employees to send meaningful kudos, award points redeemable for rewards, and highlight contributions that exemplify our values. Through Nectar, we foster engagement and appreciation while providing tangible ways to recognize great work.

Ministry Brands is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.