Senior Data Analyst - Finance Governance

GM•Warren, MI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Data team by leading the discovery and standardization of data. It involves collaborating with various business functions to develop and implement new data standards, utilizing extensive knowledge of SAP systems to guide these efforts. The position requires developing and implementing UAT and Validation test cases for enhancements, documenting current data usage, and creating a roadmap for developing new data standards, including obtaining leadership approval. The role also assists in onboarding new data standards into the governance process, demonstrating a high level of independent capability and initiative, and effectively managing daily workloads and competing business priorities with minimal supervision. It leverages process improvement, system implementation, and project management skills to innovate, deliver solutions, and contribute to global transformation projects. The Senior Data Analyst will work across various workstreams to implement process improvements using digital solutions, lead additional projects as needed to support integrated ecosystem, MDG, and governance initiatives, and coordinate/lead meetings to support integrated ecosystem projects and provide leadership updates. Finally, the role involves documenting aspects of data governance to govern data elements across the IES.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, IT or related field
5+ years of relevant work experience in business and process transformation, consulting, and project management
SAP System experience
Demonstrated experience leveraging Operational Excellence, Lean Management, Design Thinking, or other structured methodologies to implement process improvements
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, in an internal or external consulting role, with proven ability to effectively execute projects and deliver results
Detail oriented, with strong business acumen, and experience in evaluating financial measurements and project results
Affinity with technology and/or familiarity with analytics tools and techniques
Highly motivated and willing to learn and take on new challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Lead the discovery and standardization of data.
Collaborate with various business functions to develop and implement new data standards.
Utilize extensive knowledge of SAP systems to guide data standardization efforts.
Develop and implement UAT and Validation test cases for enhancements.
Document current data usage and create a roadmap for developing new data standards, including obtaining leadership approval.
Assist in onboarding new data standards into the governance process.
Demonstrate a high level of independent capability and initiative, effectively managing daily workloads and competing business priorities with minimal supervision.
Leverage process improvement, system implementation, and project management skills to innovate, deliver solutions, and contribute to global transformation projects.
Work across various workstreams to implement process improvements using digital solutions.
Lead additional projects when needed to support integrated ecosystem, MDG and governance.
Coordinate and lead meetings to support integrated ecosystem projects and provide leadership updates.
Document aspects of data governance to govern data elements across the IES.