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Senior Data Analyst - Finance & Accounting
Senior Data Analyst - Finance & AccountingbluCognition • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Senior Data Analyst - Finance & Accounting

Senior Data Analyst - Finance & Accounting

bluCognition • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
8 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Senior Data Analyst – Finance & Accounting

Location : Remote

Department : Data & Analytics

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst with a strong background in Finance and Accounting analytics to join our Data & Analytics team. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality insights, robust reporting, and data models that support decision-making and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, is highly proficient in SQL, and has hands-on expertise with Tableau (preferred) or Power BI. You enjoy working with complex financial data, building scalable reporting, and translating business questions into clear, data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to understand business questions, reporting needs, and analytical requirements.
  • Design, build, and maintain SQL-based datasets, views, and queries to support recurring and ad hoc analysis.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau (preferred) or Power BI, ensuring they are accurate, reliable, and user-friendly.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close processes with reconciliations, variance analyses, and operational reporting as needed.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and revenue growth.
  • Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to improve data models, data quality, and documentation across Finance / Accounting domains.
  • Translate complex findings into clear narratives and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders, including presentations and written summaries.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of automation and standardization for recurring Finance / Accounting reporting and metrics.
  • Ensure that reports and analyses adhere to controls, data governance, and audit / SOX requirements where applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, or Analytics role.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with SQL (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, performance tuning). Familiarity with dbt Cloud concepts is a plus.
  • Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and reports in Tableau (preferred) or Power BI.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Finance or Accounting data (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, GL, revenue, expenses, AR / AP, write-offs, reconciliations).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive to actionable insights.
  • Proven ability to work with non-technical stakeholders, gather requirements, and translate them into effective data solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting a FP&A, Controllership, or Accounting team in a high-growth or technology environment.
  • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and modern data stacks.
  • Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and / or workflow orchestration tools is a plus.
  • Exposure to SOX, internal controls, or audit processes related to financial reporting.
  • Basic proficiency in Python or R or advanced analytics, if needed.
  • Personal Attributes

  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Curious, proactive, and motivated to improve processes and build scalable solutions.
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