Strategic Analytics & Insights Consultant

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced analytics professional in Illinois to create business insights and lead cross-functional teams. The role focuses on data-driven strategy, reporting, and stakeholder consultation across divisions.

You will design datasets and dashboards, analyze strategic initiatives, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations for decision-makers. A strong foundation in SQL/SAS and project management is essential, with preferred accounting and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' data analysis and reporting experience or 7+ years in the field.
• 4 years' project management experience.
• Experience using SQL, SAS, Teradata or similar reporting tools/languages.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Initiative to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions.
• Experience with internal and external data sources.
• Ability to verify report accuracy and derive insights.
• Ability to work independently with guidance only in complex cases.
• Preferred: accounting background and 5 years' accounting experience.
• Preferred: Oracle financial data analysis.
• Preferred: Experience with Workiva, Sungard & FIS.
• Preferred: Experience in regulatory settings and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create business insights and analytics to support the division.
• Provide high-level consultation to users.
• Lead cross-functional teams addressing divisional issues.
• Design and produce datasets and reports using system reporting tools.
• Research and analyze data related to strategic initiatives and broader needs.
• Interface between business and divisional data teams to design actionable analysis.
• Build strategic relationships with customers and deepen understanding of divisional data.
• Analyze complex business problems using internal and external data to inform decisions.
• Identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets.
• May lead functional teams, projects, or decisions supporting reporting and insights.
• Verify report accuracy and provide insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

SAS

Teradata

Data Verification

Trend Analysis

Problem Solving

Financial Data Analysis

Reporting Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting degree (preferred)

Tools

Workiva

Sungard

FIS

Oracle

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced analytics professional in Illinois to create business insights and lead cross-functional teams. The role focuses on data-driven strategy, reporting, and stakeholder consultation across divisions.

You will design datasets and dashboards, analyze strategic initiatives, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations for decision-makers. A strong foundation in SQL/SAS and project management is essential, with preferred accounting and regulatory