Data Analyst - Finance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about solving complex puzzles and problems? Do you get excited by business data sets and analyzing data from the Internet of Things? Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company that is seeking an individual that is ambitious, hardworking, has strong academic qualifications, and proven experience in a dynamic team environment to become a Data Analyst.

This position will be the main point of contact for the business reporting needs for our Finance department, helping to prioritize and deliver reports and analysis to support this critical function.

Few companies innovate across as broad of a range of technologies as Alarm.com. To be successful in this role, we are seeking a highly motivated person that adapts well to change and can easily navigate multiple priorities in a matrixed organization. This role will have a huge impact on data availability through turning data into insight that will help drive business decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and automate reports, solving the Business Intelligence (BI) and analytical needs of our full range of Finance stakeholders. Collaborate with these stakeholders to establish the right metrics for monitoring the business.
• Gather functional requirements and work with engineering teams to help deliver data driven business value to propel our growing suite of products and services.
• Leverage business and industry knowledge to assist in internal initiatives from ideation to launch, participating in multiple areas of the project to ensure successful execution in pursuit of business objectives.
• Evaluate addressable market opportunities in partnership with our Finance and strategy teams, incorporating data from multiple sources to quantify current and future market/growth opportunities.
• Communicate findings on a regular basis to all levels of business and management.
• Help train internal and external stakeholders in utilizing reporting tools and analyzing results.
• Set standards for data management and conceive projects needed to eliminate gaps between current state and future goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Finance, Data Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or relevant technical field. Finance with a math background preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts. Experience in a Finance-related business position preferred.
• 3 years of experience with using SQL for data analysis. Familiarity with other programming languages is a plus.
• 2 years of experience developing MicroStrategy reports, dashboards/dossiers, and with the MicroStrategy architecture preferred. Experience with other Business Intelligence (BI) tools may be considered.
• Demonstrated success when working cross-functionally and can translate technical content to a general audience.
• Understanding of Data Management and the data lifecycle.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and tools and flexibility to accept a wide range of responsibilities in our innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly motivated, self-starter that can operate under minimal supervision. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More tha