Senior Project Data Analyst / Project Data Analyst (Finance)

Johnson Electric; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric's Project Management Office in Hong Kong seeks a PMO professional to manage global CAPEX, lead strategic projects, and deliver insightful Power BI reports. You will analyze financial data, collaborate across functions, and explore AI/ML opportunities to support cost leadership and evidence-based decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in industrial or mechanical engineering with 2–3 years in manufacturing, English fluency, and willingness to travel across the region and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering with 2–3 years of work experience in a technical manufacturing role.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an edge but not mandatory.
• Some experience in financial analysis is a positive add-on to the skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI (data shaping, DAX modeling, visualization) and comfort with complex regional data.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Global CAPEX management including business case review and annual CAPEX budget management.
• Program managing global projects (site setups, product launches, production transfers across countries).
• Analyze financial data to identify issues impacting regional or site performance.
• Create accessible Power BI reports for management updates; develop a single source of truth data sources.
• Leverage AI/ML knowledge as an added advantage.
• Collaborate with functions to implement recovery actions and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

MBA or equivalent (edge)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Project Management Office (PMO) is a pivotal role within Johnson electric and will be under our corporate office in Hong Kong. The PMO in general is responsible for the following activities:

• Global CAPEX management which involves business case review, presenting to management for approval, annual CAPEX budget management.
• Program managing special global projects (assigned by C-Suite) example -: new site setup, new product launch, production lines transfer across countries
• A critical aspect of this role is the analysis of financial data to identify and address issues impacting regional or site-specific performance.
• The PMO will collaborate with respective functions to formulate recovery action plans and is tasked with the creation of accessible and insightful visual reports on Power BI for management updates.
• A strong emphasis is placed on leveraging AI, Large Language Models, machine learning, and knowledge of the same will be an added advantage.
• Work with manufacturing team on plant shop floor to understand products and operation processes and find new opportunities to save cost thus assisting in our cost leadership strategy.
• Eliminating human intervention in developing reports and develop Single Source of truth data sources within the organization.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering with 2 to 3 years of work experience (technical manufacturing role)
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification will give an edge over other candidates but not mandatory for application.
• Some experience in financial analysis will be positive add-on to the skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI (data shaping, DAX modeling, and visualization) and comfortable dealing with complex, non-standardized regional data.
• Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.
• Proficiency in English is must.
• Agility to work across various time zones, engaging with various teams globally in Johnson electric.
• Pragmatic though process in analyzing problems is one of the necessary required skills set.

Other Details About Role

• Work Location: Science Park, Hong Kong
• Candidate should be willing to travel within the region
• Candidate should be willing to work according to different time zones
• Candidates should be willing to work after normal office hours as per the business needs

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of academic excellence, professional certifications, and hands-on experience to navigate the complexities of this role effectively. They will be a strategic thinker with a commitment to continuous learning and development in the field of project management, AI & Financial applications.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, the skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.