Finance Data Analyst

Aston Carter•Longueuil, QC

3d•CA$40 - CA$80•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Scientist will support finance transformation initiatives with a strong focus on SAP, system and process improvements, and automation. This highly project-driven role requires a strong change mindset and solid project management capabilities, working closely with Finance, Operations, and Digital/IT teams to enhance the accessibility, quality, and usability of operational and financial data.

Requirements

Strong experience working with SAP, particularly with Finance and Operations data.
Proven experience in data analytics, data science, or advanced reporting within a finance environment.
Advanced proficiency with Power BI for designing, automating, and maintaining dashboards and reports.
Hands-on SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
Practical experience with process improvements, automation, and system optimization.
Solid project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end.
Experience in process management and process improvement.
Ability to work effectively across Finance, Operations, and Digital/IT teams.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written.
Proactive, change-oriented mindset with a strong drive to evolve data and automation practices.
Finance and accounting knowledge, with an understanding of key financial metrics.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying analytics and automation in a SAP Finance and Operations context.
Experience with other dashboarding and reporting tools such as Tableau or similar solutions.
Familiarity with operational and financial KPIs, including product cost, investments, manpower, and CoPQ.
Ability to translate business requirements into concrete, automated analytical solutions.
Comfort working in a continuously evolving environment with multiple initiatives running in parallel.
Ability to explain complex analyses in a clear and accessible way to non-technical audiences.
Strong interest in continuous improvement, innovation, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Support finance transformation by leading and executing key initiatives aligned with the Global Operations strategy.
Drive the transition toward improved accessibility and usability of Operations data in close collaboration with the Operations Business Digital Team and the Finance Data team.
Design, develop, automate, and maintain dashboards and standardized reports covering areas such as product cost, investments, manpower, cost of poor quality (CoPQ), and operational and financial KPIs.
Ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of data used in dashboards and reports.
Identify and propose opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization within finance reporting and analytics.
Implement process improvements and automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
Support ad hoc analyses and data-driven requests from Finance and Operations stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Digital/IT teams to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver relevant analytical solutions.
Act as a change agent by promoting best practices in data, analytics, and automation across the organization.
Communicate analysis results and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Track project progress, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure end-to-end execution of initiatives.