A reporting analyst creates and maintains the regular reports that give leadership and teams visibility into business performance - ensuring the right information reaches the right people on the right schedule.
A great Reporting Analyst does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Build and maintain recurring reports for leadership, finance, and operations teams
02Automate manual reporting processes where possible
03Ensure report accuracy through data validation and quality checks
04Respond to ad-hoc report requests from business stakeholders and offering insights to leadership for performance improvement.
05Document report logic and data sources
How this hire moves your business forward: Reliable reporting is the baseline of a well-run business. A reporting analyst ensures leadership always has accurate, timely visibility into the metrics that matter, freeing analysts for deeper work.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Reporting Analysts.
LatAm reporting analysts are strong in Excel, SQL, and BI tools with experience producing operational reports for US-facing businesses. They combine data accuracy with clear communication.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Reporting Analyst Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Report creation and automation
Writing queries to pull, clean, and manipulate data from databases (SQL)
Excel / Google Sheets advanced functions
BI tool proficiency
Data validation
Common Tools
Excel / Google Sheets
SQL
Tableau / Power BI / Looker
Zapier / scheduled email tools
Google Data Studio
Soft Skills & Traits
Accurate and reliable
Detail-oriented
Organized with report schedules
Responsive to ad-hoc requests
Clear communicator about data issues
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$55,000
$21,600
$33,400 / yr
Mid level
$72,000
$28,800
$43,200 / yr
Senior
$92,000
$38,400
$53,600 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Reports are always accurate and delivered on schedule
Automates manual processes proactively rather than doing them by hand indefinitely
Validates data before publishing reports and flags anomalies
Responds to ad-hoc requests quickly without sacrificing accuracy
Red Flags
Delivers reports that contain errors that go unnoticed
Does not automate recurring manual work - just repeats it
Cannot explain where the data in a report comes from
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Reporting Analyst search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Reporting Analyst.
2-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm reporting analyst delivers reliable, accurate reporting at significantly lower cost. SQL and Excel proficiency are widely available and the role is well-understood in the LatAm market.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Many can handle light analytical work. For strategic analysis, a Data Analyst is a better fit. Reporting analysts excel at operational reporting accuracy and scale.
SQL is the most important skill. Excel at an advanced level. A BI tool like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker is a strong bonus.
Ready to Hire a Reporting Analyst Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.