Business Intelligence Analyst

Reesink Canada; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

RRSP contributions

Job summary

Reesink Canada is seeking an entry-level Business Intelligence Analyst to turn financial and operating data into clear, reliable information to support decision-making. You will build and maintain Power BI reports under guidance from Operations, Finance and IT, and use AI tools to support data extraction and presentation.

This remote role is based in AB, SK, or MB. You will work with multiple operating companies to consolidate data, develop data models, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Foundational experience with Power BI — through coursework, co-op, personal projects, or early work experience.
• Exposure to or interest in AI tools for data extraction, analysis, and presentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power Query, SQL, or other data tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with data from business systems (ERP, financial, or operational platforms) is an asset.
• Understanding of the agriculture industry is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Report and dashboard development in Power BI to present financial and operational data clearly.
• Assist data extraction, transformation, and consolidation into analysis-ready datasets.
• Support financial and operational analysis, identify trends and variances.
• Provide data presentation and ad hoc reporting to assist day-to-day decisions.
• Support data quality, governance, and documentation; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Excel

AI tools

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power Query

ERP/financial systems

Job description

The Business Intelligence Analyst is an entry-level role that turns financial and operational data into clear, reliable information to support decision-making. Working under guidance from Operations, Finance and IT, the Data Analyst builds and maintains Power BI reports and dashboards, uses AI tools to support data extraction and presentation, and helps consolidate and analyze data from across the organization's operating companies.

The position is a remote and based in AB, SK, or MB.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Dashboard Development (Power BI)

• Help build and maintain interactive Power BI reports and dashboards that present financial and operational data in clear, useful views.
• Assist in developing data models, relationships, and measures (DAX) under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help manage datasets, refresh schedules, and report updates to keep reporting reliable and current.
• Support the use of standardized report templates and self-service reporting across the organization.

Data Extraction, Integration & Automation

• Assist in extracting, transforming, and consolidating data from multiple financial and operational systems into analysis-ready datasets.
• Help build and maintain repeatable data-preparation steps (e.g., Power Query) to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Use approved AI tools to support data extraction, cleansing, categorization, and the identification of patterns and anomalies.
• Share ideas for AI and automation tools that could improve data extraction, analysis, and presentation.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Support the analysis of financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Assist in consolidating data across operating companies and branch locations to provide an accurate view of performance.
• Track and report key performance indicators aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute timely, accurate data to budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Data Presentation & Decision Support

• Work with Finance, Operations, and other colleagues to understand information needs and translate business questions into clear reports and visualizations.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support day-to-day operational decisions.
• Present findings clearly and concisely, using AI tools where appropriate to help summarize insights.

Data Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data used in reports and analysis; investigate discrepancies and elevate as needed.
• Follow data definitions, standards, and reporting methodologies, and help keep documentation current.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, operational, customer, and employee information, following data governance, security, and privacy practices, including the responsible use of approved AI tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Foundational experience with Power BI — through coursework, co-op, personal projects, or early work experience — with a strong interest in developing further.
• Exposure to, or a keen interest in learning, AI tools for data extraction, analysis, and presentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power Query, SQL, or other data tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with data from business systems (e.g., ERP, financial, or operational platforms) is an asset.
• An understanding of the agriculture industry — through education, background, or work experience — is a strong asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary, comprehensive benefits: including health, dental, vision.
• Registered Retirement Saving Plan contributions program
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A positive, team-oriented work environment with a focus on employee success.

We value diversity and inclusion, strive for an equitable workplace where employees can be their authentic selves, and support the diverse people and communities we serve. We do not discriminate against applicants on any protected grounds.