Finance BI Deputy Leader (Power BI + SQL)

BDO USA; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible work options

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, is looking for an Assistant Finance BI Leader to enhance finance dashboards, automate reporting, and support key finance partners. The role demands strong expertise in finance, Power BI, and SQL, to translate business queries into scalable solutions. Responsibilities include managing intake requests, setting priorities, and collaborating closely with IT and finance teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance and substantial experience in corporate finance operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or finance operations.
• 3+ years building and supporting Power BI dashboards.
• 2+ years writing SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day team leadership for Finance BI.
• Independently drive initiatives and remove blockers.
• Manage requests for Power BI reports and enhancements.
• Collaborate with business partners to improve analytics.
• Establish BI development standards and user training.
• Manage stakeholder expectations on project timelines.

Skills

Financial acumen

Power BI

SQL

Analytical abilities

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Data/Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneStream

Oracle or similar ERP systems

Job description

A leading advisory firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, is looking for an Assistant Finance BI Leader to enhance finance dashboards, automate reporting, and support key finance partners. The role demands strong expertise in finance, Power BI, and SQL, to translate business queries into scalable solutions. Responsibilities include managing intake requests, setting priorities, and collaborating closely with IT and finance teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance and substantial experience in corporate finance operations.