We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a growing team in Ontario on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving business, turning complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for leaders across the organization. The role offers exposure to planning, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional projects, making it ideal for an analytical individual who is eager to contribute beyond routine reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial, sales, and operational results to identify trends, explain variances, and support forward-looking business decisions.<br>• Build, refine, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into performance metrics for finance, marketing, and leadership teams.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across departments to gather business needs, document requirements, and translate them into practical reporting or analytical solutions.<br>• Support quarterly forecasting and ongoing planning activities by consolidating data, validating assumptions, and highlighting risks and opportunities.<br>• Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to evaluate business performance, commercial initiatives, and emerging priorities.<br>• Work with large data sets using tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, Excel, and CRM platforms to produce accurate and actionable insights.<br>• Contribute to project-based initiatives by performing gap analysis, preparing documentation, and helping teams adapt to changing business priorities.<br>• Communicate findings in a concise and meaningful way to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist for a contract position based in Toronto, ON. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with home as the primary location. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on leveraging data to drive business insights and support key decision-making processes.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Design and maintain databases to support business operations and analytical needs.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams to collect requirements and convert business objectives into technical solutions.</li><li>Develop and optimize queries, forms, and reports for effective data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Create interactive dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.</li><li>Integrate business intelligence tools with multiple data sources to ensure seamless data flow.</li><li>Implement security protocols to safeguard sensitive information within database and reporting environments.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to users on database management and reporting tools.</li><li>Remain informed about advancements and best practices in business intelligence technologies.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>At least 3 years of experience in business intelligence, data engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining databases for business applications.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize queries, forms, and reports for data analysis.</li><li>Experience creating interactive dashboards and reports using business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of data integration techniques and connecting BI tools to various data sources.</li><li>Knowledge of data security practices in database and reporting environments.</li><li>Ability to provide end-user support and training on BI tools and database management.</li></ul>