Project Performance Analyst

Job summary

Analyze project and portfolio data from SAP-BW and other enterprise systems, and develop reliable standardized reports, Power BI dashboards, and visualizations. Communicate insights to project teams and senior leaders, support portfolio reviews and releases, improve reporting processes, and resolve data and reporting issues.

Job details

Location: Vancouver, BC Duration: 12-Month Contract Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Project Performance Analyst to support one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers. This role is focused on transforming project and portfolio data into actionable insights, maintaining reliable performance reporting, improving business processes, and communicating findings to project teams and senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong experience with Power BI, Excel, Power Query, data analysis, portfolio reporting, and data visualization, along with the ability to work independently with complex project performance data. Key Responsibilities Extract, clean, transform, and analyze project performance data from SAP-BW and other enterprise systems. Develop and maintain reliable portfolio and project performance reporting. Produce standardized monthly and quarterly reports as well as timely ad hoc analysis. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations. Transform complex project data into meaningful insights that support business and portfolio decision-making. Present analytical findings and reporting results clearly to project teams, senior leaders, and other stakeholders. Support portfolio management activities including forecast deep-dive reviews and project releases. Identify reporting gaps and recommend improvements based on analytical findings and business requirements. Develop repeatable and standardized reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Document operational processes, reporting procedures, and analytical activities. Partner with technology teams to ensure systems supporting portfolio management reporting provide reliable, on-demand access to required data. Independently investigate and resolve moderately complex reporting, data, and business process issues. Support senior team members and Team Leads with portfolio reporting and analysis as required. Required Qualifications Minimum 8 years of strategic business analysis experience or equivalent. Strong hands-on Power BI experience – this is a mandatory requirement. Strong proficiency with Excel and Power Query. Demonstrated experience with data analysis and data visualization. Experience with portfolio and project reporting. Ability to extract, organize, analyze, and communicate complex business and project information. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Experience presenting analytical findings to both project teams and senior leadership. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to independently identify reporting gaps and develop practical solutions. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. Advanced written and spoken English skills for a professional environment. Nice to Have Experience with SAP-BW or similar enterprise reporting/data systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics. Experience developing automated or standardized reporting processes. Exposure to portfolio management, project performance, forecasting, or project controls environments. Experience supporting process improvement initiatives. For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/ _________________________ About MatchBox Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market. Equal Opportunities MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Work Permits Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Further Consideration We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com

What you’ll do

Analyze project and portfolio data from SAP-BW and other enterprise systems, and develop reliable standardized reports, Power BI dashboards, and visualizations. Communicate insights to project teams and senior leaders, support portfolio reviews and releases, improve reporting processes, and resolve data and reporting issues.

Requirements

Requires at least 8 years of strategic business analysis experience or equivalent, mandatory hands-on Power BI experience, and strong proficiency with Excel, Power Query, data analysis, and portfolio or project reporting. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, strong communication and stakeholder skills, and the ability to present findings and independently solve reporting problems are required.

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power BI
• Excel
• Power Query
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Portfolio Reporting
• Project Performance Reporting
• Business Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Project Controls
• SAP-BW
• Microsoft Dynamics

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Consulting