Grant Thornton Australia
Associate, Data Analytics
To be the leading business advisors to dynamic organizations by helping them unlock their potential for growth.
Data and analytics
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Grant Thornton Australia
Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. With more than 73,000 Grant Thornton people, across 149 markets, we are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work.
About the role
About this role Grant Thornton Australia is looking for an Associate, Data Analytics to join our Financial Advisory team in Sydney. As part of a newly formed team within our Financial Advisory practice, you will collaborate with other areas of the business, gather, extract and analyse data to help provide meaningful and actionable insights and recommendations for the firm’s clients.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious individual with a keen interest in data concepts looking for an entry into the data analytics space, This is a role in which you will continuously build autonomy whilst also receiving coaching and support from experienced team members. You will have direct interaction with senior leaders and other key stakeholders, enjoying a diverse workload and being involved in the ongoing strategy and development of this growing team.
While previous professional experience in data analytics would be advantageous, it is not essential as full training will be provided. Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data analysis tasks
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify data sources, gather relevant information, and perform ETL processes
- Build and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports using tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, or Python
- Learn how to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data findings
Skills and experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interest in working with data-related principles
- Adaptable and dynamic approach to work, with ability to pivot between different projects and teams as needed
- Excellent communication skills, including interpreting requirements of diverse teams and adapting interpersonal style to different audiences
What you'll be responsible for
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Data Cleaning and Preparation
Extract and clean data ready to use in analysis or to users
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Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze data to discover and communicate insights, and offer concrete recommendations for key stakeholders to make critical decisions
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Data Management and Visualization
Create and maintain the organization’s Business Intelligence tools, and present complex data in simple, visual ways for key stakeholders
Skills you'll need
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Learning agility
Identifies and applies strategies to enhance reception, retention and use of newly acquired information, skills, and abilities
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
