Business Intelligence Analyst
Published on 04/21/2025Guide Stone - Dallas, TX
Description
Experience GuideStone!
We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.
What We Offer You!
We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.
*Please note that we cannot support remote work beyond the specified hybrid arrangement, nor can we sponsor employment visas for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Business Insight Analyst who can interpret data and translate it into actionable insights for business leaders. This role is not just about analyzing data and creating reports; it involves presenting findings, supporting leadership decisions, and driving business strategies with a clear narrative. The ideal candidate will be skilled in both data analysis and communication, bridging the gap between data and strategic decision-making.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days a week in the office with remote work an option for the other days. The office is in a premier high-rise with convenient access to the Galleria, I-635, and the Dallas North Tollway.
What You'll Do
Data Interpretation: Convert complex data into clear insights for leadership, driving data-informed decisions.
Business Support: Provide internal support to various departments, proactively offering analysis and insights that drive enhanced solutions and business outcomes.
Reporting and Visualization: Develop accessible reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI and SSRS to communicate findings.
Customer-Facing Analytics: Create reports and analysis to highlight trends and drive strategies.
Problem Solving: Address complex business problems with analytical insights.
Data Infrastructure: Collaborate with IT to enhance data infrastructure for strategic decision-making and drive the development of solutions that help surface data to the masses.
Innovation: Continuously seek out new methods and approaches to improve data analysis and utilization.
Storytelling with Data: Own the data narrative, using both data and metadata to clearly communicate trends, insights, and opportunities for growth.
Data Governance Partnership: Partner with the data governance program to monitor metrics that measure the quality of data in our systems and ensure that identified issues are addressed.
What You'll Need
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Management, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on interpreting data and providing actionable insights to business leaders.
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with an inquisitive nature and a drive to learn new methodologies and technologies.
Business Acumen: Familiarity with Insurance, Retirement, and/or Investments sectors, with the ability to relate data analysis to business strategies and outcomes.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders across the organization.
Technology Skills:
Dashboard and Reporting Tools: Proficiency in tools like Power BI to create intuitive reports and visualizations that drive strategic decisions.
SQL: Advanced skills in querying and aggregating data.
Excel: Expert-level for reporting and analysis.
SQL Server Reporting Services: Experience in report creation and management.
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About Guide Stone
GuideStone is a diversified Christian financial services provider, offering retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community. GuideStone sponsors the nation’s largest Christian-screened registered mutual fund family and is located in Dallas, Texas.
LocationDallas, TX 75244