Finance Data & Analytics Specialist

Job Description
The Finance Data & Analytics, within the GBS organization, are responsible for the analytics solution’s development of the financial processes globally.
Within the GBS organization the Finance Data & Analytics Specialist plays a critical role to develop a solid analytics models of key Finance processes while also building strong network with key stakeholders. The position serves as a primary contact of different finance divisional teams and other stakeholders.
Main repsonsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Counsel stakeholders on business problems and the data needed to support solutions
Identify data sources and data transformations required to make the data ‘fit-for-purpose’ to solve the current and future business problems
Collaborate with the broader Finance Data& Analytics team to model data and design structures and processes needed to deliver the solutions
Complete extensive data analysis and evaluation of the business process(es) which give rise to the creation of the data sources
Assume ownership of applications and underlying data products and seek to leverage them to solve additional business problems
Extract, transform and load financial data for use in data analytics models and activities, such as: BAU (Business as usual) activities as well as new enhancements
Responsible for coordinating information with Global consolidation and technology group (FinDnA, FSA & HANA environment).
Support & standardize all the reports in the different Business Services Center with the purpose to measure the services provide to all markets aligned with GPO (Global Process Owner) Strategy.
Education and experrience
Bachelors or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Information Systems, Computer Science/MIS, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Science.
Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience with financial reporting, planning & analysis.
Fluency in English required
Strong knowledge of data & analytics, financial processes, and master data.
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Attention to detail, willingness to learn new skills, self-motivated, not afraid to challenge the status quo
Support ad-hoc analysis requests driven by the business
Technical skills requirements
· Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Robust Development skills in Microsoft Power BI (DAX, Power Query M, RLS, Model, Dataflows, Gateways, Reports, Workspaces, Parameters)
Strong knowledge skills in additional Microsoft tools (Power Automate, Fabric, Visual Studio, CoPilot, Excel)
Expertise in ETL tools (Alteryx/Matillion)
SAP software domain
Supported extended Scrum implementations, including follow-up in JIRA Atlassian)
Data Modeling
Proficiency SQL Knowledge
Ability to interpret data through statistical methods and data visualizations
Other information
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for meetings and workshop
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Full time
· Location
CRI - San Jose - San Jose
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Alteryx, Alteryx, Analytical Functions, Business Consulting Services, Business Decisions, Business Informatics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Opportunity Identification, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Tools, Database Queries, Data Extraction, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization, Measurement Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Model Driven Design, Product Ownership, Retention Strategies, Solution Deployment, Solutions Development, SQL Databases, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 1 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
no
Job Posting End Date:
11/11/2026
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Skills
SQL, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, ETL, Power BI, Excel, Scrum, Jira, Accounting, SAP