Strategic Data Analytics & Insights Analyst

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. in Deerfield, IL seeks a data analytics professional to collaborate with account teams and contracting, develop innovative analysis, and provide data-driven insights to strategic business issues.

The role focuses on identifying variances from over/under payment practices and translating findings into actionable recommendations. You will prepare standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations for projects, and support data visualization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Business, Actuarial Science, or Computer Science.
• Experience collaborating with internal/external resources to develop strategies and project plans within budget and timelines.
• Experience building relationships within a matrix organization to ensure quality service and outcomes.
• Strong analytical capabilities to diagnose issues, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize innovative data visualization strategies to convey data meaningfully to all audiences.
• Develop and implement analytical methodologies and tools for evaluating processes, ROI, and business problems.
• Identify and isolate variances from over/under payment practices and incorporate into actual-to-expected results.
• Lead automated processes to identify data integrity issues and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations using queries for data mining and analytics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Law, Contract Development, and Contract Operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Math/Business

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Walgreens Co. in Deerfield, IL seeks a data analytics professional to collaborate with account teams and contracting, develop innovative analysis, and provide data-driven insights to strategic business issues.

The role focuses on identifying variances from over/under payment practices and translating findings into actionable recommendations. You will prepare standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations for projects, and support data visualization initiatives.