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 BIDAXSQLFinancial ModelingForecastingCost AnalysisVariance AnalysisMargin AnalysisSAP ECCSAP S / 4HANAPower QueryData VisualizationETLKPI DesignAd Hoc ReportingCO-PABudget TrackingExecutive ReportingStakeholder CommunicationAdvanced ExcelPrimary Job Responsibilities :
Automate and maintain Finance reporting workflows using Power BIBuild and refine forecast models across revenue, COGS, opex, and capexAnalyze 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 toolsPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate financial needs into usable data outputsConduct 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 improvementsSkills Required
margin analysis, Forecasting, Power Bi, Advanced Excel, Budget Tracking, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Power Query, Sql, Sap Ecc, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Visualization, executive reporting, Dax, Cost Analysis, Etl