Data Analyst at Friendly… · La Palma

Summary: friendlyfranchiseescorporation is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Data Analyst to join their growing team. The individual will play a key role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive smarter decisions and improve business performance. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, reports, and dashboards - Gather and interpret data from multiple systems to support operational and strategic initiatives - Identify trends, variances, and performance drivers across key business metrics - Automate recurring reports and streamline data workflows for greater efficiency - Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights that inform business strategy - Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring through data-driven analysis - Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for process or financial improvement - Help refine data collection methods and ensure accuracy across internal systems - Recommend and implement improvements to reporting processes and business tools - Collaborate with technical and operational teams to enhance data accessibility and usability - Take initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation - Approach problem-solving with creativity and ownership - Contribute to building a data-informed culture through curiosity, collaboration, and forward thinking Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related field - Proficiency in SQL (writing and optimizing queries, joins, and stored procedures) - Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.) - Solid understanding of data management and general business metrics - Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, resourceful, and eager to take ownership - Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Experience building automated reporting solutions or analytical dashboards - Exposure to ETL processes, workflow automation, or scripting languages (Python, R, etc.) Required Skills: SQL, Excel, Data visualization, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Data management, Business metrics, Entrepreneurial mindset, Analytical skills Benefits: Performance-based bonus opportunities, Health, dental, and vision coverage, Opportunities for professional growth and advancement