Sr. Data Analyst Finance #2525
Position Summary:
Our partner is a global manufacturing and services company modernizing its finance analytics foundation replacing Excel with Power BI, integrating SAP ECC/S4 data, and building a scalable reporting layer across Finance. They're looking for a finance-savvy Data Analyst to own core reporting and forecasting models automating month-end close, building DAX-driven dashboards, and analyzing margin, spend, and cost structures at scale. You'll partner closely with FP&A and work inside a BI team that's moving fast on Databricks, Power Platform, and governed data modeling. If you've worked in ERP-heavy environments, understand financial reporting structures (CO-PA, cost centers), and build with both speed and structure in mind this is a high-impact seat with strong visibility.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or data-driven Finance roles
- Experience working with ERP-based financial data (SAP ECC or S/4HANA preferred)
- Background in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments
- Proven ability to partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams
- Hands-on history with month-end close, budget vs. actual tracking, or cost modeling
- Prior experience transitioning teams from Excel-based reporting to BI platforms
Skills and Strengths:
- Power BI
- DAX
- SQL
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Cost Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Margin Analysis
- SAP ECC
- SAP S/4HANA
- Power Query
- Data Visualization
- ETL
- KPI Design
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- CO-PA
- Budget Tracking
- Executive Reporting
- Stakeholder Communication
- Advanced Excel
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Automate and maintain Finance reporting workflows using Power BI
- Build and refine forecast models across revenue, COGS, opex, and capex
- Analyze gross margin and cost drivers (labor, freight, materials, overhead)
- Deliver standardized P&L, variance, and KPI dashboards used by FP&A and execs
- Support the shift from Excel-based to governed, scalable BI tools
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate financial needs into usable data outputs
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to answer time-sensitive finance questions
- Ensure consistency and quality of SAP-derived financial data used in reporting
- Identify process gaps or reporting inefficiencies and drive improvements
