Full-Time

Business Intelligence Analyst

Updated on 11/21/2024

Billd

Billd

51-200 employees

Financing service for construction subcontractors

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid work model allows employees to work from home one day per week.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in business intelligence or data analysis, preferably in the financial services sector (banking, fintech, insurance, or lending).
  • Proficient in advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, data visualization, etc.), python and SQL.
  • Experience building dashboards in Tableau is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of databases and using querying of data across different sources.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and deliver insightful analysis.
  • Familiarity with financial services, including banks, fintech, insurance, or lending, is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within large datasets.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
  • Collaborate with different departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical solutions.
  • Analyze and interpret complex data to provide meaningful insights for strategic and operational decision-making. A few examples are analyzing contribution margins, finding new risk splitters to de-average performance, or optimizing pricing strategies at segment and product levels.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. These projects can be with any team across Billd, including marketing, sales, credit, finance, or collections.
  • Continuously improve and optimize data collection and collaborate with the data engineering team to build databases.

Billd provides a financing service specifically designed for subcontractors in the construction industry. This service helps subcontractors manage their cash flow by offering them upfront funds, allowing them to pay for materials and labor without waiting for payments from general contractors or project owners. The process for obtaining financing is quick and straightforward, with subcontractors able to enroll in less than three minutes and work with a Billd representative to strategize their business solutions. Unlike many competitors, Billd focuses on the unique financial challenges faced by subcontractors, ensuring a secure and clear financing process. The goal of Billd is to improve cash flow for subcontractors, enabling them to take on new projects and meet immediate expenses more effectively.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$104.6M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Billd's strategic partnerships with companies like BigRentz and STACK enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • The recent $100M debt facility provides significant capital to expand operations and improve financial products.
  • Positive client feedback and a strong emphasis on security contribute to high client satisfaction and trust.

What critics are saying

  • The construction industry is highly cyclical, and economic downturns could significantly impact Billd's business.
  • Dependence on the construction sector makes Billd vulnerable to industry-specific risks such as project delays and late payments.

What makes Billd unique

  • Billd specifically targets the construction industry, providing tailored financial solutions for subcontractors, unlike broader fintech competitors.
  • Their project-based credit evaluation method, now patented, allows for more accurate risk assessment and better financial support for subcontractors.
  • Billd's quick and easy enrollment process, taking less than three minutes, sets it apart from traditional financing methods that are often cumbersome and time-consuming.

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