Business Intelligence Analyst; Senior

About This Company

Wawona Frozen Foods is a family-owned and operated company that treats its employees like family. We prioritize safety and quality; every day we meet USDA and state regulatory standards while delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Wawona Frozen Foods is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to lead our Business Intelligence team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the ideal candidate will blend leadership skills with technical and business knowledge to champion the expansion and refinement of our reporting architecture.

• Architect & innovate: administer and optimize our BI ecosystem, including Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen 2, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI.
• Collaborate & influence: partner with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions.
• Lead & deliver: manage development resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects exceed expectations.
• Protect & troubleshoot: own incident management, disaster recovery, and systematic troubleshooting for BI systems.
• Standardize & educate: build and maintain a centralized knowledge hub for KPIs, master data, and business terminology.
• Visualize & empower: design dashboards, reports, and KPIs that drive strategic decisions.
• Ensure integrity: safeguard data accuracy, security, and compliance with governance standards.
• Reconcile & align: partner with Accounting to ensure financial reporting aligns with the general ledger.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Business or STEM (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in BI/Analytics, including 1–3 years in leadership.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced Power BI skills
  • Strong SQL proficiency
  • Experience with Databricks, Business Central, and scripting languages (DAX, Python, or R preferred).
• Leadership: proven project management and team leadership skills.
• Business Acumen: familiarity with accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Communication: exceptional ability to present complex data clearly and persuasively.

• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, DCAP, and a generous 401k match.
• Culture of growth: we invest in training, resources, and career development.
• Inclusive & collaborative: diverse perspectives drive innovation.
• Unique perks:
  Wawona Wednesdays, seasonal appreciation events, branded gear, and more.
• Impactful work: join a team that values grit, creativity, and continuous improvement.

This role operates in a standard office environment but may require occasional visits to production facilities. It requires frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to partner offices or audit meetings may be required. Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds, walking across plant environments, and remaining seated or standing for extended periods. When in production areas, compliance with GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF protocols is mandatory.

Slip‑resistant footwear and strict adherence to dress code and hygiene standards must be followed.

Compensation: $100,000 – 120,000 per year.

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries:
Food and Beverage Services