Data Analyst

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Data Analyst

Location: San Jose CA - Onsite

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

This document outlines the key roles and responsibilities of a Data Analyst with experience in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domain. This role is critical for leveraging data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection and Preparation:

Gathering financial and operational data from various sources (e.g. ERP systems CRM data warehouses spreadsheets).
Cleaning validating and transforming data to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis.
Developing and maintaining robust data models to support FP&A activities.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

Conducting in-depth financial analysis including variance analysis trend analysis and forecasting.
Developing and maintaining financial reports dashboards and visualizations to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and insights to stakeholders.
Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes through data-driven insights.

Business Partnering and Collaboration:

Collaborating with finance operations and other departments to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements.
Presenting complex data findings in a clear concise and understandable manner to non-technical audiences.
Providing analytical support for strategic initiatives investment evaluations and cost optimization efforts.

System and Process Improvement:

Identifying opportunities to automate data collection analysis and reporting processes.
Working with IT and other teams to improve data infrastructure and analytical tools.
Ensuring data governance and best practices are followed for data integrity and security.

Ad-Hoc Analysis and Special Projects:

Performing ad-hoc analyses to address specific business questions or challenges.
Participating in special projects that require data expertise such as M&A due diligence or new product launches.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Background:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Data Science Statistics or a related quantitative field. Masters degree preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g. SQL Python R).
Strong expertise in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) for financial modeling and analysis.
Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI Qlik Sense).
Familiarity with financial planning systems (e.g. Anaplan Hyperion Adaptive Insights).

Domain Knowledge:

Proven experience working as a Data Analyst within an FP&A function.
Solid understanding of financial statements accounting principles and corporate finance concepts.
Knowledge of budgeting forecasting and financial reporting processes.

Soft Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Role: Data Analyst Location: San Jose CA - Onsite Duration: Contract Job Description: This document outlines the key roles and responsibilities of a Data Analyst with experience in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domain. This role is critical for leveraging data to provide actionable...