Information Technology Business Analyst

Finezi Inc. is seeking a data-driven Business Analyst to join the Asset Failure Analysis team supporting critical initiatives focused on reducing wildfire risk and improving system reliability. The role involves analyzing asset performance data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights that drive operational and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze asset failure and historical performance data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data models to support business functions such as operations, compliance, and strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and performance metrics
• Translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Support data extraction, cleansing, and transformation for reporting and analysis
• Contribute to process improvements and forecasting initiatives
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in a business analytics or data-focused role (3–5 years ideal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts)
• Experience working with large datasets and data visualization
• Strong communication skills with ability to present insights clearly
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar data platforms (highly preferred but not required)
• Prior experience or similar utility/infrastructure domain
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or data querying tools
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau