Senior Data Analyst - Finance

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous  

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson, a leading builder and developer, seeks a Senior Data Analyst - Finance to engineer trusted data assets in Microsoft Fabric/Power BI and deliver intuitive finance reporting.

You will partner with Finance leaders and cross-functional teams to translate business questions into governed metrics, semantic models, and self-service visuals, while ensuring data quality and security. A Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional experience delivering Power BI solutions, including semantic modeling and end-user reporting.
• Strong command of Power BI (Desktop/Service) and Fabric concepts (semantic models, workspaces, refresh, security).
• Advanced Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, or database design.
• Advanced knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M).
• Experience with dimensional modeling and performance tuning for self-service analytics.
• Ability to translate business questions into actionable BI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Power BI reports and dashboards for Finance leaders and teams.
• Develop semantic models (star schemas) and reusable DAX measures; document metric logic.
• Build data shaping pipelines and ensure data quality and governance.
• Manage Fabric/Power BI workspaces, CI/CD, and security patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide user training and guidance.
• Stay current with Power BI features and industry best practices.

Skills

Power BI

Fabric concepts

DAX

Power Query

SQL

Data modeling

Git

Python/R (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High school diploma or GED + 8+ years experience

Tools

SQL Server

T-SQL

Dataflows Gen2

Azure Synapse/Synapse

Power BI Service

Git / version control

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Data Analyst - Finance that supports Finance reporting and analytics by engineering trusted, reusable datasets and semantic models in Microsoft Fabric/Power BI and delivering intuitive, business-ready reporting experiences. This role partners with Finance Leaders, data consumers and cross-functional data teams to translate business questions into governed metrics, performant models, and self-service visuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work and facilitate conversation in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment
• Visualization & Report Development (Power BI)
  • Design and build intuitive Power BI reports and dashboards that enable decision-making for Finance leaders and teams
  • Translate requirements into effective visuals, tooltips, drill paths, and narrative elements that communicate key drivers and exceptions
  • Apply visualization standards (layout, accessibility, consistent KPI definitions) and optimize report performance (model usage, interactions, visuals)
• Analytics Engineering (Semantic Modeling & Data Shaping)
  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI/Fabric semantic models (star schemas, relationships, calculation groups as applicable) that enable consistent, trusted reporting
  • Engineer reusable DAX measures and KPI definitions; document metric logic and ensure alignment to Finance definitions and reporting standards
  • Build and maintain reliable data shaping pipelines (e.g., SQL, Power Query, Dataflows Gen2) and implement reconciliations/controls to validate completeness and accuracy
• Platform Management & Optimization
  • Manage and support Fabric/Power BI workspaces, semantic models, and refresh processes in coordination with BI platform administrators
  • Use established CI/CD practices (deployment pipelines, version control where available); contribute improvements to release and validation processes
  • Monitor and enhance model/report performance, refresh reliability, and scalability; troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable fixes
  • Implement and maintain appropriate security patterns (e.g., RLS/OLS), access controls, and governance aligned practices for Finance reporting solutions
• Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with teams to understand reporting requirements
  • Provide training, documentation, and guidance to help users leverage data
  • Act as a trusted resource for ongoing reporting and analytics requests
  • Displays advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative to seek and continue to learn innovative solutions
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Contribute to long term BI and Data strategy
  • Identify automation opportunities and streamline manual reporting processes
  • Support special analytics projects, data quality initiatives, and modernization efforts
  • Stay up to date with Power BI features and industry best practices
• Identify and maintain strong processes to consume and consolidate large amounts of data into centralized, sustainable, and repeatable measurements
• Review finance data consistently and partner with cross functional teams to provide corrective action and long-term solutions when necessary
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Toolset, best practices and general Data Operations best practices
• Track and report Data Quality and Data Governance KPIs for Finance
• Provide peer support and knowledge sharing; may mentor junior analysts informally
• Identify and implement strategic initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-6 years of professional experience delivering Power BI solutions, including semantic modeling and end-user reporting
• Strong command of Power BI (Desktop/Service) and Microsoft Fabric concepts (semantic models, workspaces, refresh, security)
• Advanced Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, or database design
• Advanced knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M)
• Proven experience with dimensional modeling (star schemas), semantic model design, and performance tuning for self-service analytics
• Ability to turn business questions into actionable BI solutions
• Familiarity with Fabric/Azure data services (e.g., Lakehouse/Warehouse concepts, SQL endpoints, Azure SQL, Data Factory/Synapse as applicable)
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple stakeholder needs while delivering high-quality work on time
• Agile Product delivery, Sprint Planning Experience
• (Nice to have) Knowledge of Python or R for analytics and data transformations
• (Nice to have) Experience using Git or other version control systems
• (Nice to have) Microsoft BI or data engineering Certifications
• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years related experience; or, high school diploma or GED and 8+ years related experience

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $96,400 - $144,700. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.