Business Intelligence Systems Senior Analyst

This position works extensively with the Firm's financial/HR systems to facilitate the information needs of the firm's Accounting department. Specifically, the position allows for the unique opportunity to perform data analysis, define end-user reporting and information needs, and deliver needed information via reports, and other information delivery tools for Sidley's mission critical Financial Systems, allowing the individual to create an extensive functional and technical knowledge base.

Perform complex data analysis and query development on Sidley's main financial system (Thomson Reuters 3E, Big Hand data warehouse (Intellistat), Human Resources system (PeopleSoft), Conflicts system and other custom business systems as needed;
• Work with the Business units, including management, to analyze business processes and define requirements of technical solutions, including report, data warehouse and application development.
• Develop reports primarily using report writers for management reporting and financial analysis and creating SQL statements systems to facilitate systems and financial analysis.
• Work with developers, including outside consultants, communicating business requirements of development projects.
• Project Manager for various application implementations (Transactions processing, and Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence apps). This process includes vendor selection and supervision, project planning and status reporting, and coordinating resources from Sidley.
• Work with users for data/report requests from various user groups and determine the proper course of action to set priority of these various tasks on a daily basis.
• Work with end users to define requirements for analytical needs and design technical strategies for achieving them via ad-hoc/standard reporting and data warehouse development and identifying gaps in existing technology and advising management of additional required development that will meet the requirements.
• Analyze issues with transactional level databases and fully analyze the impact and determine strategies for data fixes. Execute the updates to the system as determined.
• Help assess the BI readiness/pulse of the department, analyze the requirements for this BI needs and work on BI vendor selection process and implementation, from vendor selection, data modelling to ensuring data integrity.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of three years of experience in business
• Excellent overall computer skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts along with experience in related database platforms
• Proven experience with report and dashboarding tools

Preferred:

• A minimum of three years of work experience in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated experience with Cognos Analytics or Planning, Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects or similar dashboarding tool

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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