Financial Data Analyst

Special Posting Considerations:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Location of position: Positions may be eligible for full-time telework for candidates located outside the National Capital Region.

The results of this selection process may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within SSHRC and NSERC.

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at SSHRC and NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency. 

What you will do 

As a Financial Data Analyst your responsibilities will include:

Providing business intelligence software solutions, data analytics, and tier 1 support for SAP tickets for both agencies, and the Division by participating in the requirements of gathering, analyzing, designing, developing and implementing flexible reporting solutions that satisfy the informational requirements of both the internal and external client communities. The Financial Data Analyst provides specialist advice for the design and implementation of data collection tools and processes as well as on alternatives.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Degree/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of experience, training and education relevant to the position.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards.

Experience

• Experience in using complex relational databases.
• Experience managing deliverables within multidisciplinary teams.

Assets:

• Experience in the field of Business Intelligence, providing operational/strategic reporting solutions and maintaining semantic layers.
• Experience in participating in the administration of a Business Intelligence system.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Business Intelligence Reporting platforms such as SAP and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Applied knowledge of various software, statistics and data reporting systems including Power BI, Pivots, and the Microsoft Office suite to produce reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of computer science theories, engineering methods and principles, to design, develop, test, and implement internal and/or external focused Business Intelligence solutions utilizing information technology.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail
• Client service and delivery oriented
• Demonstrate initiative and being action-oriented to achieve results
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload
• Translate business needs into analytics/reporting requirements
  
  

Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.