Precon is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the role of Data Analyst.
As our Data Analyst, you'll turn raw operational and financial data into clear, actionable insight that shapes decisions across the business. Working closely with the Accounting Team and IT, you'll build and maintain reports and dashboards, dig into variance and trend analysis, and find opportunities to improve data quality, collection, and efficiency. You'll also help optimize our Business Central ERP system and contribute to strategic projects spanning capital planning, HR, and Health & Safety.
This is a great fit for someone who's analytically minded, detail-oriented, and just as comfortable presenting a finding to leadership as they are cleaning up a messy dataset. You'll get hands-on coaching and training, plus exposure to multiple corners of supply chain management in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
Reports to: Data & Analytics Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting & Data Analysis
- Analyze financial and operational results and manufacturing costs; perform variance analysis against forecast and budget and make recommendations to management.
- Monitor and report on the financial side of inventory management, providing suggestions for improved processes to enhance data accuracy and timeliness.
- Build and maintain new and existing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support business decision-making.
- Deliver accurate and timely data, feedback, and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Business Central (ERP) Support
- Support Business Central ERP optimization, including system configuration, feature rollouts, troubleshooting, and training on system capabilities across the organization.
- Data Quality & Process Improvement
- Receive and act on data quality findings escalated by the Production Data Specialist; analyze patterns, identify root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Evaluate recurring and manual tasks, including digitization opportunities escalated from the production floor and recommend ways to automate or streamline processes, procedures, communication, and workflows.
- Optimize tasks and workflows using AI tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across reporting and data processes.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Use communication and technical skills to creatively present information, generating reports and presentations.
- Maintain confidential information; this position may be privy to sensitive personnel and financial information, all of which must be kept confidential.
- Work closely with Finance and IT, and contribute to strategic projects spanning capital planning, Human Resources, and Health and Safety.
- General Responsibilities
- Promote and adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable legislation; actively contribute to a safe workplace.
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of work area and equipment; participate in ongoing training and learning opportunities.
- Participate in the completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or required.
What you Bring to this Role:
- Detail-Oriented and Analytical: skilled at collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets to produce accurate, clear, and actionable reports.
- Data modelling builds and maintains semantic models, not just visuals — star schema design, relationships, granularity decisions, DAX measures, and Power Query (M) transformations.
- Query skills: SQL or an equivalent query language for extracting, transforming, and validating data from relational sources.
- Workflow automation: working knowledge of Power Automate, SharePoint, and Teams, or comparable low-code tooling.
- AI Literacy and Adaptability: comfortable using AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, enhance data analysis, and improve reporting quality, with a willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.
- Effective Communicator: strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Reliable and Responsible: works independently and collaboratively with a high level of accountability; manages confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Time Management Skills: capable of effectively prioritizing multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive and Solutions-Oriented: approaches work with preparedness and a positive attitude, consistently seeking ways to improve processes and resolve challenges.
- Commitment to Safety demonstrates dedication to a healthy and safe work environment by following guidelines, contributing improvement ideas, and actively participating in safety meetings.
- Financial Acumen: familiarity with financial reporting, variance analysis, and interpreting operational and manufacturing cost data.
- Education: a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field is required. Degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or Information Technology will also be strongly considered.
Beneficial:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, data analytics bootcamps, or ERP system training) may be considered in lieu of a formal degree when combined with demonstrated work experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Customer Relations Management (CRM) software, or other similar software.
- Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Python or R.
- Prior work experience in Finance, IT, Supply Chain, or Logistics in the manufacturing, production, or construction industries.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams.
By applying, you consent to the collection, use, and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you located within 25km of Lethbridge, AB?
- Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma in one of the following, if so specify:
Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or Information Technology
- What experience do you have with SQL or an equivalent query language?
- What experience do you have using AI tools to support data analysis or reporting workflows?
Experience:
- data modeling: 2 years (preferred)
- Business Central: 2 years (preferred)
- interpreting cost data: 2 years (preferred)
- manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
