Fine Tune Expense Management is hiring: Data Analyst – Team Lead in Chicago

Data Analyst – Team Lead This position will report to our Executive Vice President, Lindsay Call. About Fine Tune Fine Tune helps large enterprises bring complex indirect services under control, specializing in facilities management, uniform rental, waste and recycling, security and guard services, pest control, and energy and utilities. We combine experienced operators with our auditing platform, eMOAT®, to monitor invoices and enforce agreements month after month, providing spend confidence to our clients in procurement and finance. The world’s most recognizable brands choose Fine Tune, including Cargill, Pfizer, Merck, Caterpillar, and Pep Boys. For more information, visit www.FineTuneUS.com. Job Overview Fine Tune is seeking a highly organized Data Analyst Team Lead with strong problem-solving skills to lead a small team of analysts. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality and accurate outputs, and stepping in to perform analyst duties during team absences. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with hands‑on technical expertise. This position will initially support the uniform rental division but will have the opportunity to expand into additional divisions of our business. Responsibilities and Duties Team Leadership & Management Supervise and mentor a team of data analysts, fostering professional growth and collaboration Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of data insights Conduct annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback Operational Support Serve as a backup analyst during absences. Those tasks include: Audit clients’ supplier invoices monthly utilizing eMOAT® to ensure contract compliance Communicate non‑compliance to suppliers and follow up until resolution Ensure projections are on target and identify the root cause of any variances Track & maintain credits, tasks, and other items in our CRM and other systems Ensure continuity of critical reporting and analytics functions Assist in special projects Process Improvement & Validation Validate data accuracy and integrity across all outputs Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights Identify opportunities to streamline workflows to improve efficiency Implement best practices for data governance and documentation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of relevant work experience with a proven track record 5+ years of intermediate-level Excel experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong critical thinking skills Detail‑oriented and organized Ability to work remotely in a space free from distractions Accountable to yourself and your teammates Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical work Benefits Health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance Health plan includes HSA and FSA plans Paid time off and paid holidays 401K with employer match Competitive salary with bonus opportunities 40-50 hours/week #J-18808-Ljbffr