Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead analytical initiatives across pricing, product management, and strategic market opportunities. You will guide data quality improvements, enhance self-service analytics tools, and partner with global stakeholders to create high‑impact reporting and insights.

Responsibilities include leading data acquisition and visualization, developing executive reporting, mentoring analysts, and driving data-driven decision making across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years in data analytics or BI.
• Strong SQL with large datasets and data modeling experience.
• Proficient in Python, Power BI, and Excel for analytics delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to transform data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience partnering with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition, analysis, and visualization of complex datasets to support pricing, product performance, and market opportunities.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting for sales, orders, quotes, and pricing metrics.
• Investigate discrepancies with global business users to improve data accuracy.
• Drive self-service analytics tools and scalable data models for stakeholders.
• Evaluate AI-powered capabilities to enhance data quality and analytics UX.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from SQL databases to identify trends.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote best practices in analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, engineering, and operations to align analytics with strategy.
• Communicate complex data processes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Fabric

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

SQL databases

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Job Overview

Emerson is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead analytical initiatives that support pricing, product management, operational planning, and strategic market opportunities across our business units. In this senior role, you will provide advanced analytical expertise, guide data quality improvements, enhance self‑service analytics tools, and partner with global stakeholders to create high‑impact reporting and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition, analysis, and visualization of complex datasets to support informed decisions on pricing strategies, product performance, customer behavior, and market opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance executive-level reporting for sales, orders, quotes, pricing performance, and key business metrics.
• Investigate reporting discrepancies by partnering with global business users to identify root causes and improve data accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement of self‑service analytics tools used across the organization.
• Design and maintain scalable data models and datasets that provide business users with reliable, easy‑to‑use insights.
• Evaluate and implement modern AI‑powered capabilities that improve data quality, searchability, and the overall analytics user experience.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from SQL databases to identify trends and deliver actionable business recommendations.
• Partner with business teams to identify and resolve data quality issues through process improvements, documentation, and user training.
• Define analytical and data requirements for cross‑functional initiatives involving data engineering, product teams, and global stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts by providing guidance on analytical methodologies, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product management, sales, engineering, operations, and other business functions to ensure analytics align with strategic objectives.
• Communicate complex data processes, methodologies, and business insights in a clear, concise manner for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and business decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Data Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related analytical roles.
• Strong SQL experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Proficiency with Python, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights and actionable business recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and supporting global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and data storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI and machine learning tools or data quality automation solutions.
• Knowledge of data engineering workflows, ETL processes, or modern data architecture.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial automation, or other complex product‑based organizations.
• Knowledge of pricing analytics, product lifecycle management (PLM), or operational planning metrics.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading analytical initiatives.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; employee resource groups; flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday and vacation leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.