LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading software and consulting firm based in Lexington, KY. They specialize in providing innovative solutions and expert consultancy services to businesses across various industries. Their team is comprised of dynamic individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success.

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analyst to join their operations team. The Junior Analyst will work closely with teams to track KPIs, budget creation and variance analysis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in the software and consulting industry.

Junior Analyst Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze unit data to understand business needs and develop KPIs
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights that inform strategic decision-making
• Assist in creating budgets annually and quarterly review of where the unit is tracking in comparison to budget
• Collaborating with users to understand business intent, translate to data requirements and deliver timely and accurate data to meet aggressive deadlines
• Creating ad-hoc and regular reports based on user requirements
• Consistently delivering scheduled reports when due
• Providing professional customer service when interacting with clients and internal contacts
• Developing and maintaining a working understanding of client contractual requirements and building and maintaining reporting that shows performance versus these requirements
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment

Junior Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statisitcs or other applicable analytical degree required
• 1 year of experience using Excel heavily - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, etc. required
• Proficiency in SQL and other data analysis tools required
• Prior internship or work experience in data analysis, software development or consulting is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

If you are looking to further your career in an analytical role with a growing company in Lexington please apply today!

Thank you,

Margaret Taylor
Unit Manager, Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network