Consultant – Reporting and Technology Enablement

About the Role

Success in this role will be defined by the ability to deliver impactful results, including increasing the number of automated reports, driving the adoption of innovative technologies, and reduction of the time and cost spent on reporting processes.

As a consultant, you will focus on strengthening the technical capabilities of our reporting teams, leading impactful projects, and introducing innovative tools and methodologies. You will collaborate closely with the report development teams to deliver high-quality solutions while automating processes and ensuring efficiency across our financial reporting landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Upskilling and Mentorship

• Deliver targeted training sessions to enhance the skills of the reporting team in tools such as Power BI, Excel, Power Query, SQL, and Python.

• Mentor team members and share best practices to ensure the teams success in supporting the finance organization.

• End-to-End Project Ownership

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of reporting and analytics projects tailored to the needs of HQ and frontline finance teams.

• Manage all phases of project development, including gathering requirements, data modeling, visualization design, testing, and deployment.

• Engage with stakeholders on a project basis to ensure successful outcomes.

• Technology Adoption and Innovation

• Drive the adoption and integration of new technologies, such as Databricks, into reporting workflows to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities.

• Evaluate and recommend tools and solutions to improve reporting efficiency and enable advanced financial analytics.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Power BI, Databricks, SQL, Python and emerging technologies.

• Automation and Maintenance Support

• Collaborate with the maintenance/run teams to automate and streamline the refresh and maintenance of reports, leveraging SQL and Python for optimized processes.

• Develop scalable solutions to improve the sustainability of reporting infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

What Were Looking For

• Expertise in Power BI, Excel and Power Query with a strong focus on financial reporting and Business Intelligence (BI).

• You have experience writing scripts in SQL, Python, Scala, R, DAX and MDX.

• Proficiency in using Databricks, Dremio and other data technology platforms for advanced analytics and reporting.

• Experience in report automation and data pipeline optimization.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.

• Background in finance, data analytics, or business intelligence.

• Prior experience in training or upskilling teams.

• Familiarity with Agile or similar project management methodologies.