JOB PURPOSE:

Help create, implement and drive a data-driven culture through analytics, enhanced reporting and decision support. Execute timely financial analysis and reporting surrounding day-to-day business metrics, strategic initiatives, new products, pricing, profit optimization and business development areas. Work with BIG DATA and transform millions of records of transactional data from multiple data sources into intuitive and actionable dashboards for management. This is a hybrid role located at our Edina, MN office.

The hiring range for this position is $77,000-$89,000. The actual base salary offered to the most qualified individual will be determined based on multiple factors including internal equity, location, and the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills and experience. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and/or individual performance.  

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Help drive fact-based solutions and promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Develop or improve reporting on operating results, primarily using SQL, Tableau/Power BI, and Excel.
• Partner with operating departments and analysts throughout the company.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Deliver data, metrics, and models that will help determine the direction of the business including product and line-of-business profitability and scenario modeling for changes in offerings and/or pricing.
• Participate with product management/development team to provide financial justification, return-on-investment analysis, and financial planning (P&L and capital forecasts/budgets).
• Engage with information technology and various analysts to build, maintain, and improve the existing business intelligence and analytics tools.
• Own data and reporting for sales compensation and partner with sales teams on financial issues.
• Support business development through ad-hoc financial analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams in evaluating new opportunities.
• Perform capital investment analysis to help management make decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis to facilitate decision making and planning and other project support as needed.
• Support Finance in driver-based forecasting/planning, special projects and continuous improvement.
• Prepare presentations.
• Support launch and deliver financial analysis and reporting of new product offerings.
• Participate in team efforts to support customer satisfaction and team goals.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with major in Finance, Accounting or Business Analytics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis, business intelligence and/or business analytics experience required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel especially, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Intermediate-level skills in SQL and/or Tableau/Power BI highly preferred.
• Python skills, a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings, and weekends as business demands.
• Identify issues and develop fact-based solutions to promote data-driven decision making.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaning insights.

ABOUT MIDCO: 

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:  

• Free Midco internet & TV 
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism  
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs 
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.  

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.