Senior Data Analyst

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